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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08 Recognizing the Month of June 2023 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride MonthTOWN OF VAILJ Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2023 Recognizing the Month of June, 2023 as lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) "Pride Month" WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for LGBTQIA+ people in our diverse community; and WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ individuals have had immeasurable impact on the cultural, civic and economic successes of our country; and WHEREAS, Mountain Pride is an organization inspired and driven to serve the needs of our LGBTQIA+ communities in partnership with many other nonprofit organizations, businesses and government agencies in our community; and WHEREAS, celebrating Pride Month influences awareness and provides support and advocacy for Vail and Eagle County's LGBTQIA+ community and is an opportunity to take action and engage in dialogue to strengthen alliances, build acceptance and advance equal rights; and WHEREAS, while society at large increasingly supports LGBTQIA+ equality, it is essential to acknowledge that the need for education and awareness remains vital to end discrimination and prejudice; NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Vail Town Council do hereby proclaim the month of June, 2023 as Pride Month in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Dated this 6"' day of June, 2023. Vail Town Council Attest: ��RpTINo go OF tin, O�i°ORAT�� m Lang�Ma'� Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk