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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CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
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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 contributio...
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