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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.2 PROCLAMATION: In Recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month - June 2022Mr�GauC �'d'+rt;�iect Subject Meeting Fiscal Impact Dollar Amount Budget Source Category Type Information O.s ATTACHMENTS: Pride Month - 2022.pdf PROCLAMATION:;• • of Pride Month June 7, 2022 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - IQ&we 0.4 -VR; 190,14 Information Item 1 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 ►_1109*19 Karen Agoranos, Village Clerk Dated June 7, 2022