LATE ADOPTED - JUNE 12, 2001

Agenda Item No. 38

Introduced by Commissioner Swope:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JUNE 16, 2001 AS "LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE DAY" IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #01-197

WHEREAS, for the thirteenth consecutive year, Michigan Pride, Inc. will host the state's largest pride event in Lansing; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Pride Steering Committee is a volunteer organization that raises funding and coordinates the march, festival and rally, promoting pride in and knowledge of the richness and diversity of Michigan's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community; and

WHEREAS, formed in 1988 after the words "sexual orientation" were removed from the state's Ethnic Intimidation Act, Michigan Pride continues to raise awareness around issues that concern Michigan's LGBT community; and

WHEREAS, Michigan has the honor of being one of the few states in the nation which hosts a march and rally on it's Capitol steps each year; and

WHEREAS, the theme for this year's event, "2001: A Pride Odyssey" represents the journey the LGBT community has embarked upon since their equal rights movement began outside New York's Stonewall Bar over thirty years ago; and

WHEREAS, this year's event will be held on June 16, 2001 at the State Capitol in Lansing.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designate June 16, 2001, as "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Day" in Ingham County.

Chris Swope