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PROCLAMATION
LESBIAN/GAY/BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDER RECOGNITION DAY
AUGUST 9, 2014
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield is committed to upholding the provisions of the Oregon Equality Act; and
WHEREAS, the city wishes to recognize the many positive contributions of its citizens,
employees, business owners, volunteers and current and former elected leaders who are
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender; and WHEREAS, on June 26th 2013 the Supreme Court of the United States declared Section
3 of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional therefore allowing same-sex couples
the marriage benefits granted by the federal government; and
WHEREAS, today we gather to acknowledge the progress that has been achieved but also note that more remains to be done to ensure that every single American is treated
equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identification;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine L. Lundberg, Mayor of the City of Springfield, do hereby proclaim Saturday, August 9th, 2014 to be
PRIDE DAY
our annual day of recognition and pride for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
persons in our community. I urge support and respect for the civil rights of all Springfield
community members.
______________________________
Christine L. Lundberg,
Mayor