Title
A Proclamation Relating to the 2014 Capital City Pride Weekend
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to proclaim the third weekend of June 2014 to be Capital City Pride Weekend.
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Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim the third weekend of June 2014 to be Capital City Pride Weekend.
Staff Contact:
Caroline Lacey, Senior Personnel Analyst, Administrative Services, 360.753.8442
Presenter(s):
None.
Background and Analysis:
Olympia has a long history of celebrating and supporting the diversity of all its citizens and visitors. Within this culture, Capital City Pride organized the first small town Pride outside the relative safety of Seattle, and has continued the annual celebration for 23 years. The City enthusiastically participates in the Pride festivities every year, and was recognized with a Key Community Partner Award in 2011. Proclaiming the third weekend of June 2014 to be Capital City Pride Weekend continues the public promotion of this very special relationship between the City and its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual community.