Most Recent City Proclamation

June 8, 2020

Whereas: The City of Roseville supp01is the vibrancy all bring to the community and honors their many contributions to the health of the city; and remains committed to treating all people with fairness and respect; and 

Whereas: In 1993, Minnesota became the first state in the nation to outlaw both sexual orientation and gender discrimination in the field of employment, housing and public accommodations; and 

Whereas: In 2013, the state of Minnesota legalized same-sex maniage; and 

Whereas: Roseville continues the tradition for communities across America to recognize their LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Ally) residents during the month of June; and recognizes the + to symbolize the inclusion of all identities; and 

Whereas: LGBTQQIA+ people, as the rainbow flag symbolizes, come from every group, religion, ethnicity, age, occupation, ability/disability, size and shape; and 

Whereas: Members of the Roseville LGBTQQIA+ community have always served as valuable members of our country in every capacity as homeowners, taxpayers, members of the military, business owners, parents and employees; and 

Whereas: LGBTQQIA+ residents have emiched the diverse community of Roseville through their paiiicipation in city government, the aiis, religious and civil institutions, education and community organizations; and 

Whereas: The City of Roseville believes that all people deserve to be protected from bullying, harassment, discrimination, and health disparities; and convey a clear message that intolerance is not welcome in our community, 

Whereas: LGBTQQIA+ community allies, including the Roseville Area High School student groups, provide support and encouragement to Roseville youth with the assistance of School District staff and administration; and 

Whereas: The City of Roseville recognizes the contributions that LGBTQQIA+ people and their families make to our society and reaffom our commitment to promoting full equality for every resident of our great city.

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the City Council hereby declares June 21-28, 2020 to be LGBTQQIA+ Pride Week in the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. 

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville to be affixed this 8th day of June 2020

Mayor Daniel J. Roe

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2020 City Proclamations

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
Optimist Day
Black History Month
Women's History Month
Emergency Proclamation
Arbor Day Proclamation
Day of Remembrance Proclamation
Fair Housing Proclamation
National Police Officers' Memorial Day and National Police Week
Asian Pacific Islander Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Older Adults Month
Senior Recognition Day Concordia
Senior Recognition Day Mounds View Schools
Senior Recognition Day Roseville Schools
LGBTQQIA+ Pride Week