Proclamation 250512-P1, Pride Month Proclamation

City Council Agenda Item Report FROM:

Jamie Wolters, City Clerk

MEETING DATE:

May 12, 2025

SUBJECT:

Proclamation No. 250512-P1 – Pride Month

DESCRIPTION: Mayor Anderson's proclamation of June 2025 as Pride Month within the City of Saugatuck is found in the subsequent document. The City of Saugatuck has been proclaiming June as Pride Month since 2019 to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: N/A COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A SAMPLE MOTION: Motion to approve/deny Proclamation No. 250512-P1 designating June 2025 as Pride Month in the City of Saugatuck and proclaiming that Pride flags will be on display at Saugatuck City Hall throughout the month of June.

CITY OF SAUGATUCK COUNTY OF ALLEGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN PROCLAMATION NO. 250512-P1 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION: “A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH”

WHEREAS, the City of Saugatuck supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination; and WHEREAS, all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical challenges have the right to be treated on the basis of their intrinsic value as human beings; and WHEREAS, in support of the city’s commitment the City of Saugatuck Non-Discrimination Ordinance was approved by City Council on August 27, 2007; and WHEREAS, the City of Saugatuck accepts and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and believes a diverse population leads to a more vibrant community; and WHEREAS, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) communities contribute to the cultural, civic and economic successes of the City of Saugatuck; and WHEREAS, while we as a society at large are slowly embracing new definitions of sexuality and gender, we must also acknowledge that the need for education and awareness remains vital to end discrimination and prejudice; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, Mayor Holly Anderson and the members of the Saugatuck City Council hereby proclaim June 2025 as Pride Month in the City of Saugatuck, Michigan and encourage our residents to reflect on the ongoing struggle for equality members of the LGBTQ+ community face and celebrate the contributions that enhance our city. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the City of Saugatuck will display the Pride Flag at Saugatuck City Hall from June 1 through June 30 in acknowledgment of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Signed: ____________________________ Dated__________ Holly Anderson, Mayor Signed:_____________________________ Dated__________ Jamie Wolters, City Clerk