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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim June 2025 as Gay Pride Month in New York State, recognizing the significant historical contributions and ongoing struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community. The resolution provides extensive context about the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, highlighting key milestones such as the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, which is considered a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights, and subsequent progressive achievements like the Marriage Equality Act in 2011 and various Supreme Court decisions protecting LGBTQIA+ rights. The resolution also acknowledges recent challenges, including the passage of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation in multiple states and potential rollbacks of transgender and non-binary rights, while emphasizing the importance of continuing to recognize and support the LGBTQIA+ community. By requesting the governor to proclaim June 2025 as Gay Pride Month, the resolution aims to honor the community's history, celebrate its achievements, and raise awareness about the ongoing work needed to ensure full equality and dignity for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K632