Township Of Whitemarsh: Township Celebrates Pride Month

Press release from the Township of Whitemarsh:

June 11, 2021

In celebration of Pride Month, the Board of Supervisors has adopted a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month and the Pride Flag has been raised at the Township Building.

PROCLAMATION

Pride Month 2021

WHEREAS, The LGBTQ+ community is valued and it members are vital contributors to Whitemarsh Township’s culture and economy;

WHEREAS, the LGBTQ+ community has faced a long history of discrimination, violence and bullying that continues today;

WHEREAS, Whitemarsh Township is dedicated to fostering a diverse community inclusive to all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity,

and welcoming and standing with our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and neighbors;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors, do hereby declare the month of June as Pride

Month and encourage Township residents to show their pride and support of our LGBTQ+ friends, family, colleagues and neighbors.

RESOLVED, this 10th Day of June, 2021.

WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP

This press release was produced by the Township of Whitemarsh. The views expressed here are the author’s own.