2026-2449FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2449
A resolution proclaiming June 2026 as Pride Month in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, Wisconsin has a committed history of being at the forefront of supporting
equality for all its citizens; and
WHEREAS, in February 1982, Wisconsin made history when Governor Lee Sherman
Dreyfus signed the nation’s first state law protecting lesbians and gays from discrimination
in employment, housing, and public accommodations; and
WHEREAS, in the intervening years, tremendous advancements have been made
with respect to the equitable treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer
(LGBTQ) persons throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin elected the first openly LGBTQ member of the United States
Senate, and the Wisconsin state legislature has several openly LGBTQ members; and
WHEREAS, in June 2014, same-sex couples were legally able to marry in Wisconsin,
and the United States Supreme Court affirmed the equal right to marriage for same-sex
couples in all 50 states in June 2015; and
WHEREAS, despite these advances, LGBTQ people continue to face discrimination, and
youth continue to be at increased risk for bullying, substance abuse, depression,
homelessness, and suicide; and
WHEREAS, June has become a symbolic month in which LGBTQ people and their allies
have come together in various celebrations of pride; and
WHEREAS, recognizing Pride Month will help foster an atmosphere of inclusion,
acceptance, and celebration in the community; and
WHEREAS, the month-long celebration allows all people to affirm their commitment to
mutual respect and understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
Janesville recognizes June 2026 as Pride Month and encourages residents of this City
to celebrate diversity, eliminate prejudice, and work towards a more inclusive society.
Jay Shambeau, Interim City Manager
ATTEST:
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Cass
Erdman
Miller
Neeno
Pope
Seeman
Squire
Second by: ADOPTED:
APPROVED:
Motion by: June 8, 2026 Cass
Seeman
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Jay Shambeau (Jun 11, 2026 06:14:24 CDT)Jay Shambeau
2026-2449
Final Audit Report 2026-06-11
Created:2026-06-09
By:Elizabeth Lopez (lopeze@janesvillewi.gov)
Status:Signed
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"2026-2449" History
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