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Agenda Item No. 5(D) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO PROCLAMATION Recognizing June as LGBT Pride Month in the City of El Cerrito WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity and equity for all people in the community; and WHEREAS, many of the residents, students, city employees, and business owners within the City of El Cerrito who contribute to the enrichment of our City are a part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community; and WHEREAS, various advancements have been made with respect to equitable treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning persons throughout the nation, but there continues to be some opposition against people from this community and around the world making it important for cities like El Cerrito to stand up and show support for our residents who are affected; and WHEREAS, several cities across the United States recognize and celebrate June as LGBT Pride Month; and WHEREAS, June has become a symbolic month in which lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, transgender, and supporters come together in various celebrations of pride; and WHEREAS, the rainbow flag, also known as the LGBT pride flag or gay pride flag, has been used since the 1970s as a symbol of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender pride and LGBT social movements; and WHEREAS, flying the rainbow flag at City Hall throughout the month of June further symbolizes the City’s celebration of diversity and support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby declare the month of June as LGBT Pride month in the City of El Cerrito, and invites everyone to reflect on ways we all can live and work together with a commitment to mutual respect and understanding, and further, recognizes Pride Month by flying the rainbow flag at City Hall during the month of June. Dated: June 2, 1014 Janet Abelson, Mayor