A Resolution in Celebration of Pride Month in Melrose

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▶ 2:31 Leila Migliorelli: Next up are filings by the member members of the Honorable City Council. First up is resolution.

▶ 2:38 Speaker 4: A resolution, oh, sorry, ID number 1 2 7 9 9 A resolution and celebration of Pride Month and Melrose, sponsored by at large, Lila Melli, president Elli and Ward one Modula. Karen Chetty.

▶ 2:51 Speaker 8: Uh, chair Meli. At this time, I'd like to make a motion for immediate consideration.

▶ 2:56 Speaker 6: Second.

▶ 2:58 Leila Migliorelli: Okay. Seeing no objections to immediate consideration, this, um, order is before us, uh, Councillor Carm, jd,

▶ 3:05 Manjula Karamcheti: Um, if I may, I'd like to read the resolution. Um, this is a resolution in celebration of Pride month in Melrose, whereas the month of June has been traditionally recognized as Pride Month providing an opportunity for all to celebrate lgbtq plus pride and commemorate the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer queer culture and community. And whereas the City of Melrose celebrates Pride Month in an effort to raise awareness, support, and advocacy for the LGBTQ plus community, and is an opportunity to become educated, engage in dialogue, and build understanding in our city. And whereas while there has been remarkable progress towards acceptance and equality, members of the LGBTQ plus community continue to face discrimination, intolerance, and hate. And whereas we must commit to supporting and accepting LGBTQ plus individuals, in particular, our youth who compared to their peers, are former likely to experience violence and bullying at school, to suffer from depression, to struggle with substance use, and to have attempted suicide. And whereas we must remain vigilant in deterring oppression and discrimination against people on the basis of sex, gender, identity or expression or sexual orientation. And whereas by protecting the rights of every individual, we enhance and strike, strengthen the value of everyone throughout our entire society. And whereas we affirm our support for lgbtq plus residents in our community and stand with them to protect their civil rights and their ability to live openly, equally and without fear. And whereas we urge all residents to celebrate and build a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance during this month and every month. And there be it resolved by the Melrose City Council on this day, the 16th day of June, 2025, that we recognize the month of June as Pride Month in the City of Melrose.

▶ 5:11 Leila Migliorelli: Thank you. Councillor Kem Shady. Um, just to say a few words myself, I was happy to co-sponsor this with Councillor Kem Shady. Um, we know that the mayor has recognized Pride month and just wanted to provide the opportunity for the councils to do the same. Um, I will entertain a motion or any discussion.

▶ 5:32 Speaker 8: Uh, can I make a motion to put on file? Yes.

▶ 5:36 Leila Migliorelli: Yes. Second. Second. Motion to place on file made by Councillor Crim Trady, seconded by Councillor Stewart. On discussion. Councilor Stewart,

▶ 5:43 Robb Stewart: I just wanna thank, um, yourself and to the chair, uh, council Elli, I'm sorry, council Chetty, uh, for putting this together. I think it's, uh, good. Amen. Thank you.

▶ 5:57 Speaker 5: Alright. Okay. Um, all in favor? Aye. Aye.

▶ 6:02 Leila Migliorelli: Any opposed? Right. That is now placed on file. Moving along.

▶ 6:09 Speaker 5: Um, now we are under informational orders