HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-25; City Council; Resolution 2019-103RESOLUTION NO. 2019-103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING EVERY JUNE TO BE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL,
TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) PRIDE MONTH IN THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, our nation was founded on the principle of equal rights for all people and the City
of Carlsbad supports the right of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from
discrimination; and
WHEREAS, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City, an historic
uprising against discrimination and persecution of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer
community, marking the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has a diverse LGBTQ+ community, contributing to the
enrichment of our city; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that all people that live, work and play in our community, regardless
of sexual orientation or gender identity, feel valued, safe, empowered, and supported; and
WHEREAS, the City Council urges everyone to embrace the principles of equality and liberty, to
respect and honor our diversity and to celebrate and build a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, that
the month of June shall be recognized every year as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer
(LGBTQ+) Pride Month in the City of Carlsbad.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 25th day of June, 2019, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Bhat-Patel, Schumacher, Hamilton.
Hall, Blackburn.
None.
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