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Proclamation
Declaring June 2023 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 Hastings 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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Mary Fasbender and the
Hastings City Council hereby declares the month of June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the
City of Hastings.
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Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor