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Pride Month - 2021 final.pdf
PROCLAMATION:;• • of Pride
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June 1, 2021 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
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Proclamation
In Recognition of
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
.lune 2021
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect cherishes the value and dignity of
each person and appreciates the importance of equality and freedom; and
WHEREAS, all are welcome in the Village of Mount Prospect to live, work,
play, and every family, in any shape, deserves a place to call home where
they are safe, happy, and supported by friends and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect seeks to bring residents of the
Village together to embrace and celebrate our diversity and provide
opportunities to come together as one community; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect denounces prejudice and unfair
discrimination based on age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color,
religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical
attributes as an affront to our fundamental principles; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect has identified Equity as key goal in
the Village Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, Pride month began on the one-year anniversary of the June
1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City after LGBTQ+ and allied friends
rose up and fought against the constant police harassment and
discriminatory laws that have since been declared unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect appreciates the cultural, civic, and
economic contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, plus
(LGBTQ+) community which strengthen our social welfare; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that people in our community, regardless of
sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, feel valued, safe,
empowered, and supported by their peers and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, despite being marginalized, LGBTQ+ people continue to
celebrate authenticity, acceptance, and love.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, along with the Mount Prospect Village Board of Trustees, do hereby
proclaim June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the Village of Mount Prospect,
and urge residents to recognize the contributions made by members of the
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LGBTQ+ community and to actively promote the principles of equality,
liberty, and justice.
Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen Agoranos, Village Clerk
Dated June 1, 2021
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