Proclamation_LGBT Pride Month June 2013THE CITY OF
DubE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
PRO CLAMAT
ON
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque made history by recognizing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month for the first time in 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is a progressive and inclusive community, which
celebrates culture and heritage and supports efforts to ensure that
everyone has the right to live in conditions of dignity, respect, and peace;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque advocates for the elimination of all forms of
discrimination and displays commitment to the equal treatment of all
people; and
WHEREAS, taunting, bullying, and intolerance directed to those who are gay or
"different" in some way is an issue in our society, and Dubuque strives to
offer our youth a safe place; and
WHEREAS, this proclamation in and of itself sends a positive message of validation to
LGBT citizens of Dubuque that the City embraces LGBT individuals and
their families as part of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF, RAINBOW PRIDE, OUT & PROUD DUBUQUE,
PFLAG - -- DUBUQUE CHAPTER, BETTER TOGETHER DUBUQUE, AND CITIZENS OF
DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF JUNE 2013 AS
"LGBT PRIDE MONTH"
IN DUBUQUE AND CALL UPON THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE TO OBSERVE THIS
MONTH WITH APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND CEREMONIES IN
RECOGNITION OF OUR CITY'S DIVERSITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque to be affixed this 3'd day of
June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2013: Submitted by Jessi Perry, Mental Health Tech I for Hillcrest Family Services RCF /PMI
WRAP Facilitator /LGBT+ Outreach, Hillcrest Family Services Wellness Center, 225 West 6th St
Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone: 563 - 690 -1239, Fax: 563 - 557 -4447.
2012: Submitted by Jessi Perry, Dubuque 365, the Dubuque Friends Worship Group, Midwest
Equality Coalition, PFLAG— Dubuque Chapter, Rainbow Pride, the Riverview Center, Soul
Harbor Ministries, and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque. Accepted by
representatives of each organization.
2011: Submitted by Jessi Perry, Hillcrest Family Services Rainbow Pride, Dubuque Area
Pride, PFLAG - -- Dubuque Chapter, and Stepping OUT Productions. Accepted by
representatives of each organization.