STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: May 12, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Mayor and City Council Office
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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A resolution amending Resolution No. 20-0945 to direct the city manager to fly the Pride Flag with the City of Dallas Seal on the flagpole at City Hall (1500 Marilla) and other City operated facilities in place of the City of Dallas Official Flag for the month of June 2021, and annually thereafter, for the month of June - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people in the community. Many of the residents, students, employees, and business owners within the City of Dallas who contribute to the enrichment of our city are part of the LGBT community.
June has become a symbolic month when LGBT persons, and supporters, come together in various celebrations of pride. Mayor Eric Johnson has also declared the month of June as LGBT Pride Month.
The City Council believes it is important to communicate its support for diversity, inclusivity, equality, and respect in our city during pride month. The rainbow flag, also known as the LGBT pride flag or gay pride flag, has been used since the 1970s as a symbol of LGB pride and social movements. Flying the pride flag with the City of Dallas Seal at City Hall (1500 Marilla) and other City operated facilities in place of the City of Dallas Official Flag for the month of June 2021, and annually thereafter, for the month of June symbolizes the city’s recognition of June as LGBT Pride Month and symbolizes the city’s celebration of diversity and support for the LGBT community.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 18, 2020, City Council approved a resolution directing the city manager to fly on the flag pole at City Hall Plaza the Pride Flag with the City of Dallas Seal in place of the City of Dallas Official Flag for the remainder of June 2020, and annually thereafter for the month of June to celebrate Pride Month by Resolution No. 20-0945.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.