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Proclamation
National LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 2023
WHEREAS, the Mason County Board of County Commissioners recognizes and proclaims the
month of June 2023 as Lesbian,Gay, Bisexual,Transgender, Queer+(LGBTQ+)Pride Month; and,
WHEREAS, Mason County has a diverse LGBTQ+ community and is committed to supporting
visibility,dignity,equality,and freedom from discrimination for all people in the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Mason County Board of County Commissioners observes June as a time to
celebrate our dynamic LGBTQ+ community, raise awareness of quality services, and foster a dialogue to
promote healthy, safe,and prosperous communities for all; and,
WHEREAS,this nation was founded on the principle that every individual has infinite dignity and
worth, and Mason County calls upon the people of this municipality to embrace this principle and work to
eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists and join in respectful dialog with groups who faced historic
struggles to obtain equal protection under the law;and,
WHEREAS,LGBTQ+people and people living with and affected by HIV make vital contributions
to and enhance the social and economic fabric of Mason County in the fields of education, law, health,
business, science,research,economic development,architecture,fashion, sports,government,music,film,
technology, literature, civil rights,politics,and more;and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Mason County Commissioners
recognizes June as"LGBTQ+Pride Month'in Mason County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Mason County Board of County Commissioners fully
supports the rights,freedoms,and equal treatment of LGBTQ+; and to show this support.
Signed this 6`'day of June,2023.
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Sharon Trask, Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty
Chair Vice-Chair Commissio er