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1'R(�CLAMATION
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 cantributed to Lexingtan's rich history since its inception over 340
years aga; and
Whereas: Pride means using our rights and resources to encourage all residents to
participate fully in the vibrant life of our cc�mtnunity; and
Whereas: every 3une, LexingtQnians 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 ma.nifestations af
Lexington's commitment to full inclusian of our LGBTQ+residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE SE�EC'T BOARD of the Town of Lexingtan,Massachusetts do hereby praclaim
June 13, 2021 (and the day after the second Saturday in June in years hence) to be
Pride Da�
in the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts and encourage all citizens to jain us in recognizing and saluting Pride
in the LGBTQ+community.
BE IT FZTRTHER PROCLAIMED that we call upon all citizens of the Tawn of Lexingtan, Massachusetts to
observe the week of June 6 to 13, 2421 {and the week leading up to Pride Day in years hence) as
Prid'e �Neek
IN WITNESS WHERE4F, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexingtan ta be affixed herewith on the
24`h of 1VIay 2021.
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