A First in US
TGs Included In Oregon Gay/Lesbian
History Month
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR / PROCLAMATION / STATE OF OREGON
WHEREAS: Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people
have made many important contributions to society
throughout Oregon history; and
WHEREAS: the Oregon Legislature in 1993 made history in
preventing local anti-gay initiatives from being
implemented, and the Oregon voters rejected similar
statewide measures in 1992 and 1994; and in 1996 the
State of Oregon filed a brief in the United States
Supreme Court against Colorado's Amendment 2; and
WHEREAS: there are lesbian, bisexual and gay legislators who
are today working hard to legislate on issues to
benefit all Oregonians; and
WHEREAS: October is the month in which annual recognition of
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered history is
being coordinated; and
WHEREAS: national and statewide commemorations offer the
opportunity for positive affirmation of the lives,
families, and culture of lesbians, bisexuals,
transgendered people and gay men; and
WHEREAS: the Kitzhaber administration is committed to
activities that promote historical understanding,
and uphold dignity, social justice, and equal rights
for all persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John A. Kitzhaber, Governor of the State of
Oregon, hereby proclaim October 1997 to be
LESBIAN AND GAY HISTORY MONTH
in Oregon and encourage all our citizens to
join in this observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause
the Great Seal of the State of Oregon to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Salem in the State of
Oregon on this day, October 3, 1997.
John A. Kitzhaber / Governor
Phil Keisling / Secretary of State
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