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d � <br /> 9 <br /> < I <br /> Zobnn of lexington, 41afs!5arbU5Ctt!5 <br /> OFFICE OF SELECTMEN <br /> ,A <br /> r ,a <br /> a <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> Whereas: during the month of June, Pride celebrations are held across the United States in <br /> recognition of the Stonewall Uprising,the birth of the modern LGBTQ+rights <br /> movement 50 years ago; and <br /> Whereas: LGBTQ+people have contributed to Lexington's rich history since its inception over 300 <br /> years ago; and <br /> Whereas: Pride means using our rights and resources to encourage all residents to <br /> participate fully in the vibrant life of our community; and <br /> Whereas: every June, Lexingtonians organize inclusive Pride events to celebrate our diverse <br /> community of LGBTQ+people, families, friends, and allies; and <br /> Whereas: celebrating Pride and displaying Pride banners are visible manifestations of <br /> Lexington's commitment to full inclusion of our LGBTQ+residents; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN of the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts do hereby <br /> proclaim June 9, 2019(and the day after the second Saturday in June in years hence)to be: <br /> Pride Day <br /> in the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts and encourage all citizens to join us in recognizing and saluting Pride <br /> in the LGBTQ+community. <br /> BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that we call upon all citizens of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts to <br /> observe the week of June 2 to 9, 2019 (and the week leading up to Pride Day in years hence) as: <br /> Pride Week <br /> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the <br /> 61h of May 2019. <br /> DOUGLAS M.LUCENTE,CHA AN JOSEPH N,�_WATO <br /> SUZANNE .BARRY <br /> 552, <br /> MARK D. ANDEEN <br />