Town Of Milton: Pride Month Proclamation

Milton MA

08 June, 2022

10:41 AM

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Press release from the Town of Milton: June 7, 2022 WHEREAS, the Town of Milton is a friendly and welcoming community that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion; and WHEREAS, the Town of Milton recognizes the importance of equality and freedom for all our residents and the progress we have made as a Nation in the fight for justice, inclusion, and equity; and WHEREAS, the Town of Milton recognizes that our Nation was founded upon the principles that all people are created equal and that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, the Town of Milton is dedicated to fostering acceptance of all its residents and preventing discrimination and mistreatment based on sexual orientation or gender identity and we reaffirm our commitment to do more to support LGBTQI+ rights in our Town; and WHEREAS, the Town of Milton is strengthened by and thrives upon the rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, racial, gender and sexual identities of its residents; all of which make up our vibrant character; and WHEREAS, the Town of Milton recognizes the importance and contributions of members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) community; and WHEREAS, the Town of Milton acknowledges that members of the LGBTQI+ community — especially people of color and trans people — continue to face discrimination and cruel, persistent efforts to undermine their basic human rights and it is specifically difficult for the LGBTQI+ youth, 45 percent of whom seriously considered attempting suicide in the last year. NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Select Board and on behalf of the Town of Milton, hereby proclaim and recognize the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month, and we urge all residents to actively promote the principles of equality and liberty and we remind the LGBTQI+ community that they are loved and cherished and seen for who they are — deserving of dignity, respect, and support throughout our Town. Signed this 6th day of June, 2022 Arthur J. Doyle, Chair Michael F. Zullas, Vice Chair Richard G. Wells, Jr. Secretary Erin G. Bradley, Member Roxanne Musto, Member Milton Select Board This press release was produced by the Town of Milton. The views expressed here are the author's own.