City Of Yakima LGBTQ+ Pride Proclamations

“During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, as Americans wave their flags of pride high and march boldly forward in parades and demonstrations, let us celebrate how far we have come and reaffirm our steadfast belief in the equal dignity of all Americans.”

President Barack Obama

Presidential Proclamation

2021 LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH

CITY OF YAKIMA PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the month of June was designated Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots which occurred in June of 1969 and are generally recognized as the catalyst of the LGBT Rights Movement; and

WHEREAS, “every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability; and

WHEREAS, the long and ongoing struggle of transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minorities for basic civil and human rights continues to provide inspiration to all; and

WHEREAS, Yakima celebrates the history and diversity of our City’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary community and promotes a society in which all residents can live free from discrimination; and

WHEREAS, Pride month is an opportunity to celebrate this harmony in which we coexist,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patricia Byers, Mayor of the City of Yakima and on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2021 as

“LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH”

in the City of Yakima and encourage everyone to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, respect the rights of all people, and to celebrate the great diversity of our city.

Dated this 18th day of May, 2021

Patricia Byers, Mayor

2020 LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH

CITY OF YAKIMA PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the month of June was designated Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots which occurred in June of 1969 and are generally recognized as the catalyst of the LGBT Rights Movement; and

WHEREAS, “every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability; and

WHEREAS, the long and ongoing struggle of transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minorities for basic civil and human rights continues to provide inspiration to all; and

WHEREAS, Yakima celebrates the history and diversity of our City’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, community and promotes a society in which all residents can live free from discrimination; and

WHEREAS, Pride month is an opportunity to celebrate this harmony in which we coexist,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patricia Byers, Mayor of the City of Yakima and on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2020 as

“LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH”

in the City of Yakima and encourage everyone to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, respect the rights of all people, and to celebrate the great diversity of our city.

Dated this 19th day of May, 2020

Patricia Byers, Mayor

2019 LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH

CITY OF YAKIMA PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the month of June was designated Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots which occurred in June of 1969 and are generally recognized as the catalyst of the LGBT Rights Movement; and

WHEREAS, “every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability; and

WHEREAS, the long and ongoing struggle of transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minorities for basic civil and human rights continues to provide inspiration to all; and

WHEREAS, Yakima celebrates the history and diversity of our City’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, community and promotes a society in which all residents can live free from discrimination; and

WHEREAS, Pride month is an opportunity to celebrate this harmony in which we coexist,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kathy Coffey, Mayor of the City of Yakima and on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2019 as

“LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH”

in the City of Yakima and encourage everyone to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, respect the rights of all people, and to celebrate the great diversity of our city.

Dated this 21st day of May, 2019

Kathy Coffey, Mayor

LGBT community to be recognized at Yakima City Council meeting TuesdayCity Council members will take a symbolic step at Tuesday’s meeting to promote a more equitable, accepting and harmonious environment for all who live in Yakima.

Yakima City Council May 21st Regular Meeting Preview - News - City of YakimaThe Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 21st in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the May 21st regular meeting include: Issuing an LGBTQ Pride Month Proclamation. Receiving the 1st Quarter 2019 Capital Improvement Projects Report. Holding a discussion on … Continued

2018 LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH

CITY OF YAKIMA PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the month of June was designated Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots which occurred in June of 1969 and are generally recognized as the catalyst of the LGBT Rights Movement; and

WHEREAS, “every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability; and

WHEREAS, the long and ongoing struggle of transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minorities for basic civil and human rights continues to provide inspiration to all; and

WHEREAS, Yakima celebrates the history and diversity of our City’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, community and promotes a society in which all residents can live free from discrimination; and

WHEREAS, Pride month is an opportunity to celebrate this harmony in which we coexist,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kathy Coffey, Mayor of the City of Yakima and on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2018 as

“LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH”

in the City of Yakima and encourage everyone to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, respect the rights of all people, and to celebrate the great diversity of our city.

Dated this 15th day of May, 2018

Kathy Coffey, Mayor

Yakima Pride Festival Set for June 2nd This weekend come together as one for Yakima's Pride Festival Saturday June 2nd at Performance Park from 1pm-4pm with live performances, speakers and more!

2017 LGBTQ PRIDE WEEK

CITY OF YAKIMA PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ) Pride Month; and

WHEREAS, “PRIDE” celebrations are held all across the country in recognition of the Stonewall Riots, the birth of the modern gay liberation movement; and

WHEREAS, every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability; and

WHEREAS, Yakima celebrates the history and diversity of our city’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two Spirited and Transsexual community and promotes a society in which all residents can live free from discrimination; and

WHEREAS, Pride Week is an opportunity to celebrate the harmony in which we co-exist,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kathy Coffey, Mayor of the City of Yakima and on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of June 11-17, 2017 as

“LGBTQ PRIDE WEEK”

in the City of Yakima and encourage everyone to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, respect the rights of all people, and to celebrate the great diversity of our city.

Dated this 6th day of June, 2017

Kathy Coffey, Mayor