Proclamation
WHEREAS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning people
throughout many cities in the United States and other countries
participate in annual parades, festivals and events collectively
called Gay Pride; and
WHEREAS, the first Gay Pride parade in 1969, known as the March on Stonewall,
started as a protest against discrimination and violence against gays in
New York City; and
WHEREAS, the Orlando LGBTQ community showed the world incredible strength and
love in the face of the Pulse tragedy, espousing the ideals that Love Always
Wins, Orlando Strong, Orlando United, and Keep Dancing Orlando; and
WHEREAS, these were not just slogans, they were an outpouring of love and support
resonating with 50,000 people gathered in love at the largest vigil ever
held at Lake Eola Park; and
WHEREAS, we will never forget the 49 lost, the 58 injured, and the hundreds
traumatized by a violent shooter, who aimed to drive us apart but brought
our community closer in love and reminding us that love always wins; and
WHEREAS, Come Out With Pride 2019 is a weekend full of fabulous events
hosted at multiple locations, the premiere event, that which
exemplifies and is the epitome of Gay Pride, being a parade,
beginning in the heart of downtown Orlando and ending at
Orlando’s premier park and crown jewel, Lake Eola Park; and
WHEREAS, Gay Pride is a symbol of solidarity and an opportunity to express the vivid
personalities which reflect the diverse gay communities in the city of
Orlando, across this great country and throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orlando does hereby recognize and salute that diversity and
welcome and embrace the inclusion of all members of the LGBTQ
community as part of what makes Orlando a “world-class community”
and further deems Come Out With Pride 2019 as a world class event that
celebrates the diversity of all.
, do hereby Proclaim Saturday, October 12th, 2019, as
“COME OUT WITH PRIDE DAY”
in the City of Orlando.
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