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community. This version is a slightly different proclamation to the one passed last year by the Select Board. TG points out - “As is our purpose and practice, we pass proclamations as the Human Rights Committee. The Select Board is free to choose to take up, or to not take up, or to change our proclamations, which they have done in the past.” Lexington community is inclusive and acknowledges the LGBTQIA+ people and strives to work together collaboratively towards a better community. Comments and suggested edits were discussed. MI motions to approve the draft with suggestions incorporated. CC seconded and the Pride Month Proclamation is approved by unanimous vote. 7. Member Updates - a. CC shared that the Rotary club invited TG and CL to attend their last meeting and luncheon. TG & CL presented a PowerPoint on the LHRC, what we do, who we are and shared a lot of information about initiatives from the LHRC with particular interest from a couple of members about active bystander training and a future path for it. CC attended the reception for Leona Martin for the King award committee at the Depot building and attended the White Tricorn Hat event. b. LF encouraged committee members to take interest in learning more about a couple of LPS pilot programs on math and literacy which were presented at the last school committee meeting. He noted that DEI is a significant part of the programs and feedback is welcome and encouraged. “Just trying to make strides forward to make sure education is inclusive and equitable for all of our students.” c. CL - mentioned the warm reception from the Rotary Club and an upcoming program about Women and Bike Safety Saturday. d. SH - shared that ABCL (Association of Black Citizens of Lexington) will be hosting a lunch to celebrate LPS staff who identify as Black. Also, the Collaborative Reform Committee is finalizing their mission and charge. The Effects on COVID team has had to take a pause to re-evaluate meeting schedules. e. CB - Police department is actively engaging in as many community events as possible, including the upcoming Bike event. Coffee with the Chief has been successful and more to be done there. Lieutenant Colleen Dunbar will take over CB’s position after the summer break. CB gives high praise to Lieutenant Dunbar. f. MDR - highlighted numerous AAPI related events for the upcoming month in May including the AAPI Banners which were up already, noting the banners help educate the public on the existence and contributions of API throughout the lengthy history of the USA. Also reminding us that AAPI encompasses a vast number of cultures and not to attribute any one look or characteristic across this diverse group that falls under the broad AAPI community. There is also a South Asian Festival this upcoming weekend organized by a Girl Scout with an extra shout out to the organizer for their efforts on inclusion of as many South Asian perspectives as possible, encouraging us all to support youth projects. My American Story is also upcoming and a LHRC co-sponsored event. It's everyone's job here to lift all identities. So I hope that you'll all join in.” Finally - MDR met House Representative Katherine Clark who gave glowing remarks on the 2020 MLK Community Conversation on Race held by the LHRC and perhaps there may be an opportunity to meet with her in the future. g. MI - May is also Mental Health Awareness Month and the Lexington Human Services Department will be at Discovery Day and is co-sponsoring a Skills for Life Series with the Police and Recreation departments. Also highlighted a program from a couple weeks ago. Speaker Dr. Usha Tammala-Narra talked about the generational and immigrant pieces around mental health. Would like to have her back to do a deeper dive.