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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 2019 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month in Solano County (Chairwoman Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Hannigan requests that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 2019 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month in Solano County and order the rainbow flag to be flown June 10th through 17th in accordance with the County's Flag Display Policy.
SUMMARY:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride month is recognized to commemorate the historic event of the Stonewall uprising where members of the gay community took a stand for human rights and dignity at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969-fifty years ago this month.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The Solano Pride Center is located at 1234 Empire Street, Suite 1560 in Fairfield. Solano Pride provides services for the LGBT citizens in Solano County by offering social, recreational and educational activities, counseling and youth groups. Founded in 1998, Solano Pride is a 501c3 organization, and is funded by Solano County Mental Health and individual contributions.
For more information, visit www.SolanoPride.com or call (707) 207-3430.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could also choose not to adopt this resolution. This is not recommended because this is an opportunity to recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month in Solano County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
This resolution was prepared in conjunction with Solano Pride.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION...
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