WHEREAS the month of June is recognized globally as Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities; and
WHEREAS Pride Month is a meaningful opportunity to promote inclusion, amplify voices, and affirm the rights and identities of individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and
WHEREAS in a time when many around the world face renewed threats to their dignity, freedoms, and human rights, the Town of Carleton Place stands in solidarity with 2SLGBTQI+ communities and reaffirms its commitment to equality, compassion, and justice for all; and
WHEREAS celebrating Pride is not only a recognition of how far we have come, but a reminder that the journey toward full inclusion and acceptance continues;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Toby Randell, Mayor of the Town of Carleton Place, do hereby proclaim June 2025 as Pride Month in Carleton Place.
I invite all residents to celebrate the richness of our diverse community, to stand against discrimination in all its forms, and to help build a future rooted in respect, safety, and belonging for everyone.
Dated at the Town of Carleton Place
This 20th day of May 2025
Toby Randell
Mayor, Town of Carleton Place