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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
FROM: Kate Dean, District No. 1 Commissioner
DATE: June 2,2022
SUBJECT: Pride Month Proclamation
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
June is celebrated as Pride Month around the world, celebrating the human rights and vibrant contributions
of the LGBTQ+ community.
ANALYSIS: Olympic Pride has reviewed the attached proclamation and will join us in consideration of the
proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION: Proclaim June as Pride Month in Jefferson County.
REVIEWED BY: Commissioner Kate Dean
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Mark McCaule County Administrator Da
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Jefferson County, Washington recognizes that sexual and gender identity are
fluid and non-binary concepts that all people are free to explore without discrimination; and
WHEREAS, our Nation continues to face tragic levels of violence against transgender
people, especially transgender youth and women of color; and
WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ individuals- especially youth who defy sex or gender norms- face
bullying and harassment in educational settings and are at a disproportionate risk of self-harm and
death by suicide; and
WHEREAS, in its efforts to be safe, diverse and inclusive, Jefferson County actively seeks to
implement policy that is fair and protects the rights and dignity of all; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate and honor the contributions the LGBTQ+ community makes to the
fabric, stability and well-being of our community, including valued employees of Jefferson County;
and
WHERAS, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners passed a Human Rights
Proclamation on February 6, 2017 declaring our commitment to protecting the inalienable human
rights, dignity and equality of all individuals, regardless of age, race, national origin, immigration
and citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, creed or
ability;
NOW, THEREFOR the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners proclaims June
2022
Pride Month
In Jefferson County, and encourages all residents and visitors to join with people and organizations
around the world in celebrating the spirit of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community and to renew our
commitment to ensuring civil rights for all.
PROCLAIMED this 6th day of June, 2022.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
ATTEST:
Kate Dean, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board Greg Brotherton, Member