Only a few days into holding office, new Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel has issued a proclamation declaring June Pride Month.
The Proclamation states:
"WHEREAS, the 42nd Annual Pride Parade, one of the major events of the month, will take place on Sunday, June 26, 2011, bringing together an estimated 450,000 people; and..."
"WHEREAS, Chicago's diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities have contributed significantly to the quality of life in Chicago;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RAHM EMANUEL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, do hereby proclaim June 2011 to be PRIDE MONTH in CHICAGO, and encourage all Chicagoans to recognize the many contributions the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities have made to our city."
View the proclamation here.
Chicago is gearing up for Pride Month! Check back soon for more updates on event in activities going on in the LGBT community during the month of June.
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