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City of Palo Alto (ID # 9399)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Special Orders of the Day Meeting Date: 6/25/2018
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Summary Title: Pride Month Proclamation
Title: Proclamation Recognizing the Month of June 2018 as Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month
From: City Manager
Lead Department: City Manager
Attachments:
Attachment A: 2018 LGBT Pride Month Proclamation
Proclamation
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH
JUNE 2018
WHEREAS, in keeping with the City of Palo Alto’s traditions of civic brotherhood and inclusivity, the
rainbow gay pride flag has for many years flown over the Palo Alto City Hall year-round as a beacon of
solidarity to all members of the greater Palo Alto family; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2016, in response to widespread concern in our community regarding national
and regional incidents of hate crimes, discrimination and human rights violations, the City of Palo reaffirmed its
commitment to a diverse, supportive, inclusive and protective community with the City Council’s unanimous
approval of a resolution to proactively work to ensure the rights and privileges of everyone in Palo Alto,
regardless of religion, ancestry, country of birth, immigration status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or
gender identity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto continues to promote the quality of life for all members of our community
through events such as the first ever Palo Alto LGBTQ+ Listening Forum, convened at the Mitchell Park
Community Center on March 29, 2018, by the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission in partnership with the
County of Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ Affairs; and
WHEREAS, throughout the United States and around the world, communities recognize the month of June as
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month by waving flags of pride high and marching in
parades and demonstrations to celebrate how far we have come and reaffirm our steadfast belief in the equal
dignity of all members of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo celebrates 2018’s LGBT Pride Month all month long with events including a
discussion of LGBTQ services for youth at the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission on June 14, 2018, and
the promotion of GLBT Book Month at all five of the City of Palo Alto’s libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Liz Kniss, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto on behalf of the entire City Council do
hereby proclaim the month of June 2018, as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. All
citizens are encouraged to recognize and celebrate our shared values as a diverse, supportive, inclusive
and welcoming community.
Presented: June 25, 2018
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Liz Kniss
Mayor