Recognizing June 2021 as Pride Month RECOGNIZING JUNE 2021 AS
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,our nation was founded on the principle of equal rights for all people, but the fulfillment of this
promise has been long in coming for many Americans.Some of the most inspiring moments in our history
have arisen from the various civil rights movements that have brought one group after another from the
margins to the mainstream of American society;and
WHEREAS, in the movement toward equal rights for lesbian,gay, bisexual,transgender and queer(LGBTQ)
people,a historic turning point occurred on June 28, 1969, in New York City,with the onset of the Stonewall
Riots. During these riots, LGBTQ citizens rose up and fought against the discriminatory criminal laws that
have since been declared unconstitutional;and
WHEREAS, LGBTQ pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate the
beginning of the Stonewall Riots;and
WHEREAS,June is celebrated as LGBTQ Pride Month nationwide;and
WHEREAS, Lewis County has a diverse LGBTQ community that includes people of all ethnicities, religions
and professions;and
WHEREAS,everyone should be able to live without fear of prejudice,discrimination,violence and hatred
based on race, religion, political ideology,gender identity or sexual orientation;and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners(BOCC)hereby
proclaims June 2021 as Pride Month in Lewis County and urges all residents to respect and honor our diverse
community and celebrate and build a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance.
Done in open session this 8th day of June 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF:
RECOGNIZING JUNE 2021 AS PRIDE MONTH
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 8th day of June, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Kevin McDowell Gary Stamper
By: Kevin McDowell, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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ATTEST: ��SOPR�oF'Sys,' Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Boars ,'° Gdsey R. Pollock, DVM, Vice Chair
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By: Tamara Martin Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: June 8, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Recognizing June 2021 as Pride Month
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Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
Description:
Recognizing June 2021 as Pride Month
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