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Agenda Item 4.3
DATE:May 18, 2021
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation
Prepared by: John Stefanski, Assistant to the City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider proclaiming June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Dublin and
approving the flying of the Progress Pride Flag during the month of June 2021, consistent with the
City’s Outdoor Flag Display Policy.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaim June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Dublin and approve the flying of the Progress Pride
Flag at City Hall during the month of June.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is recognized in June of
each year. Pride Month commemorates the positive impacts LBGTQ+ people have had in their
local communities and the Country as a whole. Throughout the month, people, regardless of their
sexual orientation, celebrate these collective impacts through parades, parties, concerts, and other
gatherings. The month also memorializes members of the LBGTQ+ community who have been
victims of hate crimes or have lost their lives from HIV/AIDS.
Staff has prepared the attached proclamation for the City Council’s consideration. Additionally,
pursuant to the City’s Outdoor Flag Policy, Vice Mayor Kumagai has requested that the Progress
Pride Flag be flown at City Hall for the month of June.
Designed by Daniel Quasar in 2018, the Progress Pride Flag is a variation of the classic rainbow
flag which includes a five-color chevron to place a greater emphasis on inclusion and progression.
The brown and black stripes in the chevron represent marginalized LGBTQ+ communities of color,
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and the colors of pink, light blue, and white represent members of the transgender community.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“LGBTQ+ Pride Month – June 2021”
WHEREAS,the City of Dublin is a welcoming community and an exceptional place to live, learn, work, play, and raise a family;
and
WHEREAS,the United States of America was founded upon and is guided by a set of principles that includes that every person
has been created equal, that each has rights to their life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, and that each shall be afforded the full
recognition and protection of the law; and
WHEREAS,the City of Dublin recognizes the importance of equality and freedom, and is dedicated to fostering acceptance of all
its residents and preventing discrimination and bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and
WHEREAS,the City of Dublin is strengthened by and thrives upon the rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, racial, gender, and sexual
identities of its residents; all of which contribute to the vibrant character of the City; and
WHEREAS,many of the residents, students, City employees, and business owners within the City of Dublin who contribute to the
enrichment of the City are a part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community; and
WHEREAS,June has become a symbolic month in which lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, transgender, queer people, and
supporters come together in various celebrations of pride.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that we, the Dublin City Council, do hereby proclaim June 2021 as “LGBTQ+ Pride
Month” in Dublin and encourage all residents to recognize the contributions made by members of the LBGTQ+ community and to
actively promote the principles of equality and liberty.
DATED: May 18, 2021
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai
Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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