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June 6, 2023 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
MAYORS REPORT
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Proclamation
In Recognition of
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 2023
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 2023 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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