2020-1777 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 1777
A resolution proclaiming June 2020 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 equitable treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexual, transgender, and
questioning/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 to the community; and
WHEREAS, the month-long celebration is an opportunity for 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 2020 as "Pride Month", and encourages residents of this
City to celebrate diversity, eliminate prejudice, and work towards a more inclusive
society.
ADOPTED: June 8, 2020 Motion by: Marklein
Second by: Farrell
APPROVED. Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Conley X
Mark A. reitag, City Manager Farrell X
Johnson X
ATT Marklein X
Williams X
Wolfe X
vid T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
•
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President
Prepared by: City Manager's Office