Below is the proclamation that will be read on Monday, June 2nd, at the City Commissioners Meeting.

The Salina Post did contact Mayor Householter regarding the proclamation. Householter expressed that there are multiple groups in Salina that bring forth proclamations and that he shows them all his support.

PROCLAMATION

TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2014 AS LGBT PRIDE MONTH
Whereas, June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month
across the United States; and
Whereas, Salina has a diverse LGBT community, which includes individuals from
all walks of life; and
Whereas, LGBT youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their
straight peers, and more than 1/3 of LGBT youths have attempted
suicide and nine out of ten LGBT youths report harassment at school,
and three-fifths report feeling unsafe at school; and
Whereas, the LGBT community in Salina has organized to fight discrimination
and support fairness, and has taken an active role in bettering this
community for all individuals, including the LGBT population; and
Whereas, being “out” and visible is the most important action members of the
LGBT community can engage in to provide positive role models, and
support to both young and older individuals who may be struggling
with their sexual orientation; and
Whereas, from generation to generation, ordinary Americans have led a proud
march toward freedom, fairness, and full equality under the law – not
just for some, BUT FOR ALL.

Now, therefore, I, Aaron K. Householter, Mayor of the City of Salina, Kansas, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2014 as “LGBT PRIDE MONTH”in the City of Salina. I urge every citizen of Salina to join me in celebrating the diversity and character of our community and highlight the importance of LGBT citizens in making this city a safer and more welcoming community for everyone.

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Aaron Householter
Mayor, City of Salina