HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 LGBTQ ProclamationWHEREAS, our nation was founded upon and is guided by a set of
principles that includes that every person has been created equal, that each
has rights to their life, liberty and pursuit of happiness and that each shall be
accorded the full recognition and protection of law; and
WHEREAS, the month of June was nationally designated LGBTQ
Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots that occurred in June of
1969 and are generally recognized as a key catalyst of the LGBTQ Rights
Movement; and
WHEREAS, Palm Desert is strengthened by and thrives upon the
rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, racial, gender and sexual identities of its
residents; all of which contribute to the vibrant character of our City; and
WHEREAS the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognizes that
LGBTQ teens are at higher risk to be the victims of violence and have
increased suicide rates; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that young people in the community,
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feel valued, safe,
empowered, and supported by their peers, educators, and community
leaders.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Kathleen Kelly, Mayor of Palm
Desert and on behalf of the City Council do hereby proclaim and recognize
June 2021 as
LGBTQ Pride Month
in Palm Desert and urge all residents to respect and honor our diverse
community and celebrate and build a culture of inclusiveness and
acceptance.