A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution seeks to officially recognize June 2026 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights key moments in LGBTQ+ history within the state, including the first LGBTQ+ sit-in at Dewey’s lunch counter, the Annual Reminder marches, and the state’s pioneering recognition of LGBTQ+ equality by governors in the 1970s. It emphasizes Pennsylvania’s commitment to inclusivity and acknowledges ongoing efforts to combat discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
Key provisions
- Designates June 2026 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes significant historical events in LGBTQ+ history within the Commonwealth, such as the Dewey’s lunch counter sit-in and the Annual Reminder marches.
- Acknowledges the state’s early leadership in recognizing LGBTQ+ equality through gubernatorial resolutions and the establishment of governmental bodies.
- Highlights the contributions of LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians to the state’s economic, cultural, and political development.
- Mentions the existence of resources like Philadelphia Gay News and the John C. Anderson Apartments.
- Connects the recognition to the broader global celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
- Expresses solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community amid increasing anti-LGBTQ+ hate.
- Calls for continued efforts to eliminate discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
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