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