Resolution No. 14-2019 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 2019, AS PRIDE MONTH IN PARK CITY WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ pride month is the positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) people to promote their self-affirmation, dignity, equality rights, increase their visibility as a social group, build community, and celebrate sexual diversity and gender variance. WHEREAS, Utah Pride began with a small, informal gathering of Salt Lake City’s LBGTQ+ community in 1974, and is now a cultural event drawing more than 50,000 people annually; and WHEREAS, Park City welcomes residents and visitors from the LGBTQ+ community, their friends and family members, and straight allies who show their support; and WHEREAS, Park City honors those in our community who have dedicated their lives to the cause of justice for all people; and WHEREAS, Park City has a dedicated history of creating and supporting policies and programs that stand against discrimination and promote equality and opportunity for all members of the LGBTQ+ community; and WHEREAS, the 2019 Utah Pride Festival is an uplifting reminder of how much we have to celebrate, and should prompt us to never let up in our efforts to ensure full equality, inclusion, and empowerment for every member of our LGBTQ+ community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council hereby proclaim June, 2019 as Pride Month PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2019. PARK CITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION __________________________________ Mayor Andy Beerman Attest: _______________________________ Michelle Kellogg, City Recorder Approved as to form: _______________________________ Mark D. Harrington, City Attorney.