Local news- Press Release
Hingham , state Massachusetts(
By Press Release office
)
Jun 01,2022
Town of Hingham , Massachusetts
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Queer or Questioning Plus ( LGBTQ+ ) Pride Month Proclamation
Whereas , Hingham is a community that values diversity and inclusion , and is committed to equal rights and opportunities for all its residents; and
Whereas , Hingham recognizes the important contributions of its LGBTQ+ residents to the Town’s history , culture , economy , and civic life; and
Whereas , June 28 , 2022 marks the 53
rd
anniversary of the Stonewall Riots , an event that gave rise to the beginning of the Gay Rights Movement in the United States; and
Whereas , June is now recognized across the country and in the Commonwealth as Pride Month; and
Whereas , we celebrate the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community towards securing important rights and freedoms , often through struggle and adversity; and
Whereas , we remain vigilant against continued oppression and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community , and against any new political efforts to overturn these accomplishments; and
Whereas , we affirm our support for our LGBTQ+ residents , including our students and our employees , vendors , and visitors and stand with them to protect their civil rights and ability to live openly without fear; and
Whereas , we congratulate the members of the Hingham Pride Project for their efforts to increase LGBTQ+ visibility and to support LGBTQ+ citizens , particularly our LGBTQ+ youth , through the distribution of over 4 , 000 Pride flags to individuals , families , and organizations throughout Hingham; and
Whereas , we acknowledge the important efforts of the Hingham School Committee , the School Department leadership , teachers and staff to support our LGBTQ+ students and to help all students meet core educational competencies that prioritize social - emotional learning , health and safety and respect for others;
Now
, therefore we , William C . [ . . . ]
