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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month <br />June 2022 <br />Whereas: The City of Roseville supports the LGBTQIA+ community and honors their <br />many contributions to the health of the city; and remains committed to treating all people with <br />fairness and respect; and <br />Whereas: In 1993, Minnesota became the first state in the nation to outlaw both sexual <br />orientation and gender discrimination in the field of employment, housing and public <br />accommodations; and <br />Whereas: In 2013, the state of Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage; and <br />th <br />Whereas: In 2021, the City of Roseville became the 9 municipality in Minnesota to <br />ban the practice of conversion therapy on LGBTQIA+ youth and vulnerable adults; and <br />Whereas: Roseville continues the tradition for communities across America to <br />recognize their LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, <br />Intersex, Ally) residents during the month of June; and recognizes the + to symbolize the <br />inclusion of all identities; and <br />Whereas: LGBTQIA+ <br />religion, ethnicity, age, occupation, ability/disability, size and shape; and <br />Whereas: Members of the Roseville LGBTQIA+ community have always served as <br />valuable members of our country in every capacity as homeowners, taxpayers, members of <br />the military, business owners, parents and employees; and <br />Whereas: It is important to recognize that we are all part of the same community; and <br />Whereas: LGBTQIA+ residents have enriched the diverse community of Roseville <br />through their participation in city government, the arts, religious and civil institutions, <br />education and community organizations; and <br />Whereas: The City of Roseville believes that all people deserve to be protected from <br />bullying, harassment, discrimination, and health disparities; and convey a clear message <br />that intolerance is not welcome in our community, and <br /> <br />