City of Columbus - File #: 0118X-2012

• File #: 0118X-2012
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/5/2012
• In control: Klein
• On agenda: 6/11/2012
• Final action: 6/12/2012
• Title: To recognize Stonewall Columbus and celebrate the 2012 Pride Festival.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/12/2012	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/12/2012	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/11/2012	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/11/2012	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To recognize Stonewall Columbus and celebrate the 2012 Pride Festival.

Body

WHEREAS, Stonewall Columbus was founded in 1981 and is the largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender organization in Ohio; and

WHEREAS, each year for thirty years, Stonewall Columbus has sponsored the Pride March and Festival, making it one of the largest celebrations in the country, with participants coming from a five state radius; and

WHEREAS, through donations generated at the Pride March and Festival, Stonewall Columbus supports its community center in the Short North, provides needed social and community services, provides education services to schools, churches and civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, diversity is protected by a city policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity; and

WHEREAS, Stonewall Columbus is an asset to our entire community, exemplifying Columbus' commitment to tolerance of diversity and acceptance for all citizens; and

WHEREAS, Pride Weekend, June 15^th-16^th, 2012, is highlighted by the festivities of thePride Festival and Parade, a time when gay, lesbian, bisexual and the transgender community will celebrate the diversity of Columbus, Ohio;

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby recognize Stonewall Columbus and all its work for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, and celebrates the 2012PrideFestival, being held June 15^th-16^th, 2012.