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Proclamation
Proclaiming June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
In the City of Hastings, Minnesota
WHEREAS, we reaffirm our common beliefs, aspirations, and commitments to ensure that
Hastings is a safe and caring community for all persons, and
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings is committed to fostering acceptance of all its residents and
preventing discrimination, social stigma, and harassment based on sexual orientation or gender
identity, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a set of strategic priorities that includes ensuring
diversity, equity, and inclusion in City processes and operations and helping to make Hastings a
welcoming community for all, and
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings recognizes the importance of building protective factors for
LGBTQ+ youth in our community, and
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings appreciates the work done by IDEA and by THRIVE to advocate
for diversity and equity during this month and throughout the year, and
WHEREAS, we recognize there is still more work to be done to ensure our LGBTQ+ family
members, friends, and neighbors are treated equitably and with dignity,
NOW, THEREFORE, Mayor Mary Fasbender and the Hastings City Council do hereby proclaim
and recognize the month of June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Hastings.
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Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor