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The Village reads proclamation recognizing Pride Month
Summary
A Pride Month proclamation acknowledging inclusion and equality for LGBTQ+ residents was read on the consent agenda; the text affirms a commitment to diversity and notes the community's historic Pride celebrations.
A proclamation celebrating Pride Month was read as part of the consent agenda at The Village meeting on June 9.
The proclamation states that Pride celebrates that "all people are welcome and included" and that "all people are equal, all people are valued, and all people are loved." It recalls that local organizations have celebrated Pride since the 1980s and that the proclamation reaffirms the village's commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ residents' rights and fostering diversity and inclusion.
The text of the proclamation also notes that, while bigotry against LGBTQ+ residents still exists, "such bigotry is not publicly opposed by a city government that belongs to all residents of this, of our community," and it calls the LGBTQ+ community "an indispensable part of the vibrant and diverse culture of our community."
The proclamation text in the transcript did not include a recorded vote in the provided excerpt; it was presented on the consent agenda.
