2017-1437 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 1437
A resolution proclaiming June 2017 as "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
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 equitable treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
persons both in Wisconsin and throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin has elected the first openly LGBT member of the United States
Senate and the Wisconsin state legislature has four openly LGBT 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, LGBT people continue to face discrimination and
LGBT 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 LGBT people and their allies
have come together in various celebrations of pride; and
WHEREAS, recognizing LGBT Pride Month will help foster an atmosphere of inclusion,
acceptance, and celebration to the community; and
WHEREAS, the month-long celebration is an opportunity for all people in the state 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 2017 as "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride
Month", and encourages residents of this City to celebrate diversity, eliminate prejudice,
and work towards a more inclusive society.
ADOPTED: June 12, 2017 Motion by: Marklein
Second by: Conley
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent Ii0
' Conley X
Farrell X
MaFreitag, City Manager Gruber x •
Jorgensen X
ATT- Marklein X
Williams X
",. ,0,' Wolfe X
Ovid T. Godek, C y Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President
Prepared by: City Manager's Office