Resolution 2023-32818RESOLUTION NO
2023-32818
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF
OCTOBER 2023 AS LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH.
WHEREAS, LGBTQ History Month, founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school
history teacher Rodney Wilson, is an annual month -long observance of lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender history, and the history of. the gay rights and related civil rights
movements; and
WHEREAS, the month of October was selected to coincide with National Coming
Out Day (October 11), which was already established, and the anniversary of the first
march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights in 1979; and
WHEREAS, the LGBTQ History Month is meant to highlight and celebrate the
history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; and -
WHEREAS, according to Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation ("GLAAD"),
"during the early years, the celebration was largely marked by a call to action and
commemoration... but since then, LGBT History Month has blossomed into a national
coordinated effort to highlight exemplary role models from the LGBT community"; and
WHEREAS, LGBTQ History Month commemorates the impact that the LGBTQ
community has had on local, national, and international history; honors members of the
LGBTQ community who have been lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS; and features
celebrations such as pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, and concerts; and
WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ identities have existed as long as humans have, but history
books tend to either barely mention, completely ignore or deliberately erase LGBTQ+
people's existence and contributions; and
WHEREAS, there are many reasons why LGBTQ History Month is important,
including the following reasons: to remember those across the world who live without
rights; to learn about historic LGBTQ+ figures and events; to remember how far we have
come in the fight for equality; to teach LGBTQ youth about the generosity and resiliency
of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the ability to stand up and achieve what they
believe in; and
WHEREAS, during the last decade, our country has made tremendous strides in
the LGBTQ equality movement, including legalizing gay marriage nationwide, electing
LGBTQ elected officials on local, state, and federal levels, the repeal of the "Don't Ask,
Don't Tell" policy; and
WHEREAS, celebrating LGBTQ History Month is particularly important now as the
LGBTQ community is once again being targeted by a slew of homophobic and
transphobic bills introduced and adopted across the country, including the state of Florida;
and
WHEREAS, this year we must reflect not only on the progress that has been made
in the national and global effort to advance human rights, but also on the specific
challenges that remain for members of LGBTQ communities in the U.S. and around the
world; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach prides itself on the City's longstanding commitment to
recognize and honor the LGBTQ community, including supporting and encouraging a
dialogue that promotes equality, dignity, and human rights for all; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, in keeping up with the City's long-standing record as one
of the champions of inclusion and diversity, the Mayor and City Commission desire to
designate the month of October 2023, as LGBTQ History Month to wholeheartedly reflect
the City's commitment to represent and fight on behalf of all members of the LGBTQ
community, including residents and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED' BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and the City
hereby designate the month of -October 2023, as _LGBTQ History Month in the City of
Miami Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this..11 day of . dG�O6Q� , 2023.
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Dan Gelber, Mayor
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Richardson)
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MIAMI BEACH
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: October 18, 2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 AS
LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH IN THE CITYOF MIAMI BEACH.
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Vice -Mayor David
Richardson.
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