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A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL,
TRANSGENDER, QUEER, INTERSEX, AND ASEXUAL PRIDE MONTH IN THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII.
WHEREAS, gender identity and sexual orientation do not fall within a dichotomy of
"choice" but are rather expressed as a spectrum of human identity and love for one another; and
WHEREAS, in June 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, a courageous group
of citizens resisted harassment and mistreatment, setting in motion a chain of events that would
become known as the Stonewall Uprising and the birth of the modern gay and lesbian civil rights
movement; and
WHEREAS, gays and lesbians, their families, and friends celebrate the anniversary of
Stonewall every June in America as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and
Asexual (LGBTQIA) Pride Month; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii County has a thriving LGBTQIA community, sustaining and
sustained by so many welcoming organizations, places of worship, businesses, neighborhoods,
schools, events, and more; and
WHEREAS, Native Hawaiians had recognized "mahu" as "the third gender" and
accepted diversity of gender and sexual identity before the introduction of missionaries'
ideological influences; and
WHEREAS, throughout much of the history of the United States, same-sex relationships
were criminalized in many states and many LGBTQIA people were forced to hide their
identities, thus living in secrecy and fear; and
WHEREAS, numerous studies indicate the inequities experienced by the LGBTQIA
community, including poverty, homelessness, school harassment, physical assault, domestic
violence, hate crimes, mental health issues, and substance abuse concerns; and
WHEREAS, despite being marginalized, LGBTQIA people continue to celebrate their
identities, love, diversity, and contributions in various expressions of Pride; and
WHEREAS, there are localized efforts to support the LGBTQIA community including
tools and resources that foster acceptance, understanding, respect, and wellness; and
WHEREAS, the County of Hawaii recognizes the experiences, sacrifices, and struggles
of the LGBTQIA community for equality and justice throughout history and in modern times,
and proclaims itself as an ally of support; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the
County of Hawaii recognizes every June as "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer,
Intersex, and Asexual Pride Month" and supports the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of
LGBTQIA people.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council recognizes LGBTQIA rights as human
rights, which are Constitutionally protected, and fully supports efforts to ensure equal treatment
of all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all individuals are encouraged to partake in events
that celebrate the progress of the LGBTQIA community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Council encourages the Mayor to
direct that the rainbow flag be raised and flown at the Hawaii County Building and West
Hawaii Civic Center on each business day of June 1 through June 30 of each year to show
support for the LGBTQIA community.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Honorable Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor; Ikaika Rodenhurst, Director, Department
of Public Works; and Beverly Tese, President, Hawaii Island LGBTQ Pride.
Dated at Kona , Hawai`i, this 16th day of June , 2021 .
INTR C BY:
(000
CO CIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on June 16, 2021
ATTEST
2
ROLL CALL VOTE
Reference: C-269/GOREDC-13
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AYES NOES ABS EX
CHUNG
X
DAVID
X
INABA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
LEE LOY
X
RICHARDS
X
VILLEGAS
X
9 0 0 0
Reference: C-269/GOREDC-13
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