III.1. Proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (Pride Month); Imihy Bean
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2023-046
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: PeggySue Imihy Bean, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager
Date: May 16, 2023
Subject: Proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (Pride Month)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Adopt a Proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (Pride Month) in Hopkins,
and to hang Pride flags from every other flagpole along Mainstreet.
OVERVIEW
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (Pride Month) is a celebration affirms equality, dignity, and
visibility of all sexual and gender identities and is a positive stance against discrimination
and violence towards individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
queer, intersex, asexual, and many other terms (such as non-binary, pansexual, and two
spirit) (generally known as LGBTQIA+).
Pride Month is held in June to recognize the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, where the New
York City queer community stood up against discrimination. This event is now recognized
as a major catalyst for the civil rights of this community. Today, Pride month marks an
important celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community members who call Hopkins home and
of our LGBTQIA+ staff in the City of Hopkins.
In addition to this proclamation, Staff recommends hanging Progress Pride flags along
Mainstreet. Different from last year, it is recommended that these flags alternated with the
American flag.
For community members looking to celebrate Pride in June, local residents have
organized an inaugural Pride festival which will take place on June 17, 2023, adjacent to
LTD Brewing.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (Pride Month)
Administration
A Proclamation Commemorating
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (Pride Month)
WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (Pride Month) is a positive stance against
discrimination and violence towards individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and many other terms (such as non-binary,
pansexual, and two spirit) (generally known as LGBTQIA+) and celebrates sexual and
gender identities; and
WHEREAS, The Hopkins City Council and Staff identified that creating a spirit of
community where all people feel safe and respected, and diversity is celebrated, furthers
our City’s vision; and
WHEREAS, the month of June was selected to celebrate Pride Month in recognition of
the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, an event that is now considered a tipping point for the
LGBTQIA+ Movement for civil rights in the United States; and
WHEREAS, although the LBGTQIA+ civil rights movement has achieved great progress,
gaps in safety and respect of communities require yet more progress; and
WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ people have made, and continue to make, great and lasting
contributions to the United States and the City of Hopkins, and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins recognizes and celebrates our LGBTQIA+ community
members, City staff and volunteers, local businesses, and community organizations, such
as the Hopkins Pride organization, host of the inaugural Hopkins Pride Celebration on
June 17, 2023, for their diversity in our community; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, Patrick Hanlon, Mayor of the City of Hopkins in the State of
Minnesota, along with my fellow Council Members, recognize, adopt, and proclaim the
month of June 2023, as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (Pride Month) in the City of Hopkins, and
urge all residents to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and
ceremonies, and to recognize, honor and welcome members of the LGBTQIA+
community throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota to be affixed this 16th day of
May 2023.
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor