| 1 | | - | Amended IN Assembly June 16, 2021 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 51Introduced by Assembly Members Low, Cervantes, Lee, and WardMay 24, 2021Relative to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 51, as amended, Low. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Our great state and nation strives 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, The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity; 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 federal Equality Act, 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, transgender, and queer 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, 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, On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the NYC Pride organization simultaneously hosted WorldPride during its 2019 season. This was the first WorldPride celebration hosted on United States soil, and the second North American WorldPride in the events over 20 year history; and WHEREAS, June 2019, marked the first annual proclamation of the month as LGBTQ Pride Month by the Governor of California; and WHEREAS, Pride celebrations are being cancelled across the world due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place directives. Thus, it is crucial that we empathize emphasize the importance of this years Pride celebration and highlight the unique power these events have to bring people together and inspire love, acceptance, and change; andWHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals are disproportionally affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic mentally, emotionally, and financially, requiring targeted support in recovery efforts; andWHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals have had their resiliency tested in the face of a severe increase in hate crimes across the nation but are resolved to come back stronger than ever in the face of adversity; 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 Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly proclaims June 2021 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 Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Members of the Legislature and to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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| 1 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 51Introduced by Assembly Members Low, Cervantes, Lee, and WardMay 24, 2021 Relative to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 51, as introduced, Low. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Our great state and nation strives 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, The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity; 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 federal Equality Act, 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, transgender, and queer 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, 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, On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the NYC Pride organization simultaneously hosted WorldPride during its 2019 season. This was the first WorldPride celebration hosted on United States soil, and the second North American WorldPride in the events over 20 year history; and WHEREAS, June 2019, marked the first annual proclamation of the month as LGBTQ Pride Month by the Governor of California; and WHEREAS, Pride celebrations are being cancelled across the world due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place directives. Thus, it is crucial that we empathize the importance of this years Pride celebration and highlight the unique power these events have to bring people together and inspire love, acceptance, and change; andWHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals are disproportionally affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic mentally, emotionally, and financially, requiring targeted support in recovery efforts; andWHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals have had their resiliency tested in the face of a severe increase in hate crimes across the nation but are resolved to come back stronger than ever in the face of adversity; 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 Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly proclaims June 2021 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 Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Members of the Legislature and to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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