HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/24/2022 Resolution: PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH - 2022ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Watertown City Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH - 2022
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
Vice President &
District C councilor
WHEREAS: Our nation has officially celebrated Pride Month in June since 1999;
John M. Airasian
and
Councilor At Large
Caroline Bays
WHEREAS: During Pride Month, Americans everywhere recognize the right of
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each of us to live freely and authentically, consistent with our country's vision of
equality for all; and
John G. Gannon,
Councilor At Large
WHEREAS: While society at large increasingly supports Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Anthony Palomba,
Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and their Allies (LGBTQIA+) equality, the
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need for education and awareness remains vital to end discrimination and prejudice;
Nicole Gardner,
and
District A Councilor
Lisa J. Feltner,
WHEREAS: The Watertown Free Public Library and Watertown Public Arts and
District B Councilor
Culture are offering a robust month of programs including Pride Extravaganza to
show the vibrancy and strength of the City of Watertown because of this diversity;
Emily Izzo,
and
District D Councilor
WHEREAS: The City of Watertown stands in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people
and calls upon the people of this municipality to embrace the dignity of every
individual and work to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists; and
WHEREAS: celebrating Pride Month builds awareness and provides support and
advocacy for the City of Watertown's LGBTQIA+ people and is an opportunity to
take action and engage in dialogue to build acceptance and advance equal rights.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Watertown hereby
proclaims the month of June 2022 Pride Month and urges all citizens to join the
celebrations.
IN WITNESS HEREOF,
I have hereunto set our hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Watertown to be
affixed on this 24th day of May 2022
Mark S. Sideris, City Council President