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Pride Month - 2022.pdf
PROCLAMATION:;• • of Pride
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June 7, 2022 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
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Proclamation
In Recognition of
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 2022
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, 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 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the Village of Mount Prospect,
and urge residents to recognize the contributions made by members of the
LGBTQ+ community and to actively promote the principles of equality,
liberty, and justice.
Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor
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Karen Agoranos, Village Clerk
Dated June 7, 2022