Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2017-510

• Record #: R2017-510
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 6/28/2017
• Final action: 6/28/2017
• Title: Gratitude extended to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities on contributions to City of Chicago
• Sponsors: Emanuel, Rahm, Tunney, Thomas, Cappleman, James, Lopez, Raymond A., Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Mell, Deborah, Valencia, Anna M.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
6/28/2017		City Council	Rules Suspended - Immediate Consideration
6/28/2017	52329	City Council	Adopted	Pass

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
June 28, 2017










TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Tunney, Cappleman, Lopez, Rosa, Mell, and City Clerk Valencia, a resolution celebrating Gay Pride month.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.

Mayor


Very truly yours,
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, This august Body wishes to acknowledge the numerous contributions of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities to the City of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, The LGBT communities for decades have been, and continue to be, integral to the vibrant culture and climate of Chicago. These communities continue to contribute to academic, economic, artistic and social spheres within and around our greater community; and
WHEREAS, The month of June was designated Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Inn riots which occurred on June 28, 1969, marking the beginning ofthe modern LGBT movement; and

WHEREAS, One of the most historic and highly anticipated events - the 48th Annual Pride Parade - took place on Sunday, June 25, 2017, and brought together an estimated 1,000,000 people; and

WHEREAS, Chicago is also the home ofthe first recognized LGBT Rights organization in the Country. The organization, The Society for Human Rights, was established in 1924 by Henry Gerber; and

WHEREAS, The City of Chicago remains committed to protecting the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities as the power and purpose of this iconic event proves vital in our unified effort to forge a more open and just society; and

WHEREAS, Chicago's active and involved Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities undeniably improve the quality of life in Chicago, and Pride Month serves as a call to our collective consciousness to persist in the fight to eradicate prejudice and discrimination everywhere; and

WHEREAS, The City of Chicago has em...