A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

Key Points

• This resolution officially names June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month. It honors the history and contributions of the LGBTQ community while calling for the equal treatment of all people regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
• The document highlights the challenges LGBTQ people still face, such as higher risks of violence and a lack of anti-discrimination laws in many states. It notes that 17 states still do not have laws protecting LGBTQ workers from being fired for who they are.
• It looks at the history of government actions, mentioning past policies like the Lavender Scare and the military's former Don't Ask, Don't Tell rule. It also notes that while progress has been made, recent actions have targeted the rights of transgender people.
• The resolution expresses support for protecting LGBTQ rights as human rights both in the United States and around the world. It encourages Americans to use the month of June to learn about the history of discrimination and celebrate the community's achievements.

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