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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.A.iii.
For Meeting of: May 21, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Draft Pride Month proclamation
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Zabel!, Interim City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On May 8, 2024, Joshua Hastings submitted a proclamation request on behalf of Yakima Pride
requesting that the Council proclaim the month of June 2024 as Pride Month.
Attached for Council consideration is a draft copy of the proclamation. If approved, the
proclamation will be read and presented at the June 4 City Council meeting.
The intent of the proclamation is to support for the LGBTQ community by encouraging all
residents to join in commemorating diversity, fostering inclusion, and advocating for equal protection
under the law.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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D Draft Pride Month proclamation
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CITY OF YAKIMA
PROCLAMATION
WES,June is recognized as Lesbian, Gay, Bisevtal, 7ransgender,Ase.pal,
Aromantic, Queer, 'Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, and Intersec+Pride'tonth, and the plus reflects
the countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identib; and
W ES, the historic Stonewall uprising of 1969 stands as a cornerstone of the
LGB7Q+ Fights 34ovement, reminding us that progress and equality are achieved through
unwavering determination, resilience and collective action; and
CLEWS, the City of'Yakima values the diversity of its residents, including those
within the LGB7Q2S+ community and acknowledges the ongoing struggles they face; and
WHEREAS, Yakima, resting on the ancestral lands of the fourteen Confederated
Tribes and Bands of the'Yakama Nation, acknowledges and respects the resilience and cultural
significance of Native American'Two-Spirit people, who historically occupieda distinct,
alternative gender status within their Tribes; and
`G1 HEWS, `Yakima acknowledges the challenges faced by'Two-Spirit individuals
and celebrates their ongoing efforts to reclaim and revitalize their traditions and practices; and
WEWS, the City of'Yakima is committed to fostering a culture of respect,
support, andinclusivity, ensuring that LGB7Q2S+individuals can live authentically,feel
secure, and thrive free from discrimination; and
WHEREAS, the City of'Yakima proudly honors the contributions and achievements
of the LGB7Q2S+ community, recognizing their pivotal roles in shaping the vibrant history
and culture of Yakima.
NOW, giFERETORE, I, Patricia Byers, U'tayorof the City of Yakima, on behalf of
the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2024 as
"LGOTQ2S+ bride JVlonth"
in the City of Yakima and encourage all residents to join in commemorating diversity,fostering
inclusion, and advocating for equal-protection under the law. Let us unite in our commitment
to eradicate prejudice and discriminatory practices, ensuring that all cultures, races, and groups
are treated with dignity and respect.
Dated this 4th day of June, 2024
Patricia Byers, flayor