To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Approval of a resolution acknowledging June 2025 as Pride Month in Genesee County
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a resolution acknowledging June 2025 as Pride Month in Genesee County
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, the United States of America, in its Declaration of Independence, asserts the self-evident truth that all human beings are created equal and that all people possess the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and
WHEREAS, that same Declaration of Independence asserts that government is established in order to secure and protect these rights; and
WHEREAS, the United States Constitution - in its 14th Amendment - guarantees the equal protection of the laws; and
WHEREAS, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, as the government of Genesee County, has previously adopted a non-discrimination policy pledging itself to adhere to these founding beliefs; and
WHEREAS, Genesee County government affirmatively values and has worked to establish an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone is needed and valued; and
WHEREAS, the County’s LGBTQ+ residents and visitors are part of the human family with the same fundamental rights to equal treatment and equal protection as others; and
WHEREAS, the month of June, all over the world, is recognized as Pride Month, in celebration of the many contributions made by members of the LGBTQ+ community to every endeavor, occupation, and sphere of life; and
WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ residents of Genesee County have made - and continue to make - significant contributions to the quality of life in all sections and all sectors of our County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Genesee County Board of Commissioners acknowledges June 2025 as Pride Month in Genesee County and encourages all those who wish to celebrate to do so proudly.