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Board approves proclamations for JABS Awareness Month, National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Pride Month
Summary
Kalamazoo County commissioners unanimously approved proclamations recognizing June 2025 as Justice Against Bullying at Schools (JABS) Awareness Month, designated the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 6) and recognized June as Pride Month.
The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners approved three proclamations May 20 recognizing local and national awareness observances in June.
Commissioner Sharon Ray presented a proclamation declaring June 2025 as Justice Against Bullying at Schools (JABS) Awareness Month in Kalamazoo County. The board adopted the proclamation by motion (mover: Commissioner Ray; supported by Vice Chair Taylor) and approved it by voice vote.
The board also approved a proclamation declaring the first Friday in June — June 6, 2025 — as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The proclamation cites national and state gun‑death statistics and encourages residents to wear orange on June 6 to honor victims and survivors. The motion was made by Vice Chair Taylor and supported by Commissioner Wheeler; the board approved the proclamation by voice vote.
Finally, the board approved a proclamation recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Kalamazoo County, citing local organizations and municipal non‑discrimination measures. Commissioner Wheeler moved the Pride proclamation and Commissioner Ray supported; the motion carried by voice vote.
All three proclamations were adopted without recorded opposition.
Provenance: JABS proclamation presentation and adoption (s=10141.715-e=10260.89); Gun Violence Awareness proclamation (s=10404.8-e=10620.435); Pride Month proclamation (s=10644.085-e=10796.105).
