Enrolled June 26, 2019 Passed IN Senate June 24, 2019 Amended IN Senate June 18, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 44Introduced by Senators Wiener, Atkins, and GalgianiMay 24, 2019Relative to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 44, Wiener. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Our great state and nation strive to promote the principles of equality and justice and the inalienable rights of all people to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; andWHEREAS, Californias and Americas diversity is one of our greatest strengths; andWHEREAS, To achieve a more just and fair society, we must teach our children to respect one another, to appreciate our differences, and to recognize the common good in all of us; andWHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people come from all walks of life, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, economic status, physical or mental ability, medical condition, sex, or gender identity or expression; andWHEREAS, More lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are being elected to public offices across the country, playing in professional sports leagues, occupying the highest positions in business and government, and serving as role models for all; andWHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people have made important and lasting contributions to our great state and nation in every field of endeavor, including, but not limited to, business, medicine, law, humanities, science, literature, politics, education, music, philanthropy, sports and athletics, arts, and culture, that enrich our national life; andWHEREAS, In 2012, for the first time in the history of the United States, a sitting President, former President Barack Obama, affirmed support for the fundamental right to marry, regardless of sexual orientation or gender; andWHEREAS, The Supreme Court of the United States struck down a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which barred the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages, affirming that all loving and committed couples who are married deserve equal treatment and respect; andWHEREAS, The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Proposition 8 sponsors had no standing to appeal the federal trial courts decision that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, thereby restoring marriage equality in California; andWHEREAS, The Supreme Court of the United States has found a constitutional basis for marriage equality, granting millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals across the country the ability to marry people whom they love; andWHEREAS, Married same-sex couples now enjoy the same rights and privileges granted to other married couples, including joint tax filings, military benefits, family and medical leave, and the ability to sponsor a foreign spouse; andWHEREAS, The transgender community in particular, has gained newfound prominence in the media, entertainment, sports, and business, raising awareness about gender identity and the obstacles this community continues to face; andWHEREAS, While our great state and nation have progressed in our journey toward dignity, understanding, and mutual respect for all, we still have a long way to go in eradicating the prejudice and discrimination that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and their families encounter, and to this end, we continue working for the passage of the inclusive federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), comprehensive immigration reform, and increased awareness of the difficulties facing the transgender community; andWHEREAS, Friends and allies of the LGBTQ community have shown considerable support and commitment to the struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people at home and abroad; andWHEREAS, To build a stronger and better state and nation, we must continue to help advance the cause of equality for all people; andWHEREAS, In August 1966, the Comptons Cafeteria Riot, one of the nations first recorded LGBTQ uprisings, took place in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco; andWHEREAS, The Comptons Cafeteria Riot helped to catapult transgender activism within San Francisco and helped create a blueprint for future LGBTQ protests; andWHEREAS, Continuing the momentum of the Comptons Cafeteria Riot, the Stonewall Rebellion took place after hours on June 28, 1969, 50 years ago from June 2019, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village area of Manhattan, New York; andWHEREAS, Transgender and people of color members of the LGBTQ community were at the forefront of these movements, and have continued to be leaders within the movement for equality; andWHEREAS, Each year, June marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion that gave birth to the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights movement; andWHEREAS, The first New York City Pride Rally occurred one month after the Stonewall Riots in June 1969, when 500 people gathered for a Gay Power demonstration in Washington Square Park, followed by a candlelight vigil in Sheridan Square; and WHEREAS, Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the NYC Pride organization will simultaneously host WorldPride during its 2019 season. This is the first WorldPride celebration hosted on United States soil, and the second North American WorldPride in the events nearly 20 year history; and WHEREAS, June 2019, will mark the first annual proclamation of the month as LGBTQ Pride Month by the Governor of California; and WHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans, their families and friends, and all those committed to justice and equality celebrate, during the month of June, the rich culture, the notable achievements, and the outstanding services that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans make to our great state and nation; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims June 2019 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month, urges all Californians to join in celebrating the culture, accomplishments, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, and encourages the people of California to work to help advance the cause of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and their families; and be it furtherRESOLVED, That the Senate recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, which has a continuing positive impact on the LGBTQ communitys progress; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Members of the Legislature and to the author for appropriate distribution.
Enrolled June 26, 2019 Passed IN Senate June 24, 2019 Amended IN Senate June 18, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 44Introduced by Senators Wiener, Atkins, and GalgianiMay 24, 2019Relative to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 44, Wiener. Digest Key
Enrolled June 26, 2019 Passed IN Senate June 24, 2019 Amended IN Senate June 18, 2019
Enrolled June 26, 2019
Passed IN Senate June 24, 2019
Amended IN Senate June 18, 2019
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution No. 44
Introduced by Senators Wiener, Atkins, and GalgianiMay 24, 2019
Introduced by Senators Wiener, Atkins, and Galgiani
May 24, 2019
Relative to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 44, Wiener.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, Our great state and nation strive to promote the principles of equality and justice and the inalienable rights of all people to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and
WHEREAS, Californias and Americas diversity is one of our greatest strengths; and
WHEREAS, To achieve a more just and fair society, we must teach our children to respect one another, to appreciate our differences, and to recognize the common good in all of us; and
WHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people come from all walks of life, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, economic status, physical or mental ability, medical condition, sex, or gender identity or expression; and
WHEREAS, More lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are being elected to public offices across the country, playing in professional sports leagues, occupying the highest positions in business and government, and serving as role models for all; and
WHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people have made important and lasting contributions to our great state and nation in every field of endeavor, including, but not limited to, business, medicine, law, humanities, science, literature, politics, education, music, philanthropy, sports and athletics, arts, and culture, that enrich our national life; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, for the first time in the history of the United States, a sitting President, former President Barack Obama, affirmed support for the fundamental right to marry, regardless of sexual orientation or gender; and
WHEREAS, The Supreme Court of the United States struck down a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which barred the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages, affirming that all loving and committed couples who are married deserve equal treatment and respect; and
WHEREAS, The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Proposition 8 sponsors had no standing to appeal the federal trial courts decision that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, thereby restoring marriage equality in California; and
WHEREAS, The Supreme Court of the United States has found a constitutional basis for marriage equality, granting millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals across the country the ability to marry people whom they love; and
WHEREAS, Married same-sex couples now enjoy the same rights and privileges granted to other married couples, including joint tax filings, military benefits, family and medical leave, and the ability to sponsor a foreign spouse; and
WHEREAS, The transgender community in particular, has gained newfound prominence in the media, entertainment, sports, and business, raising awareness about gender identity and the obstacles this community continues to face; and
WHEREAS, While our great state and nation have progressed in our journey toward dignity, understanding, and mutual respect for all, we still have a long way to go in eradicating the prejudice and discrimination that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and their families encounter, and to this end, we continue working for the passage of the inclusive federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), comprehensive immigration reform, and increased awareness of the difficulties facing the transgender community; and
WHEREAS, Friends and allies of the LGBTQ community have shown considerable support and commitment to the struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people at home and abroad; and
WHEREAS, To build a stronger and better state and nation, we must continue to help advance the cause of equality for all people; and
WHEREAS, In August 1966, the Comptons Cafeteria Riot, one of the nations first recorded LGBTQ uprisings, took place in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, The Comptons Cafeteria Riot helped to catapult transgender activism within San Francisco and helped create a blueprint for future LGBTQ protests; and
WHEREAS, Continuing the momentum of the Comptons Cafeteria Riot, the Stonewall Rebellion took place after hours on June 28, 1969, 50 years ago from June 2019, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village area of Manhattan, New York; and
WHEREAS, Transgender and people of color members of the LGBTQ community were at the forefront of these movements, and have continued to be leaders within the movement for equality; and
WHEREAS, Each year, June marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion that gave birth to the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights movement; and
WHEREAS, The first New York City Pride Rally occurred one month after the Stonewall Riots in June 1969, when 500 people gathered for a Gay Power demonstration in Washington Square Park, followed by a candlelight vigil in Sheridan Square; and
WHEREAS, Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the NYC Pride organization will simultaneously host WorldPride during its 2019 season. This is the first WorldPride celebration hosted on United States soil, and the second North American WorldPride in the events nearly 20 year history; and
WHEREAS, June 2019, will mark the first annual proclamation of the month as LGBTQ Pride Month by the Governor of California; and
WHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans, their families and friends, and all those committed to justice and equality celebrate, during the month of June, the rich culture, the notable achievements, and the outstanding services that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans make to our great state and nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims June 2019 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month, urges all Californians to join in celebrating the culture, accomplishments, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, and encourages the people of California to work to help advance the cause of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and their families; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, which has a continuing positive impact on the LGBTQ communitys progress; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Members of the Legislature and to the author for appropriate distribution.