HRC Day - Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak's Proclamation

Whereas, the City of Minneapolis is a diverse population of people, cultures, languages and religions; and

Whereas, the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community has established itself as a strong and vital component of the social, economic, and political activities of the community; and

Whereas, the Human Rights Campaign is dedicated to securing full civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, and seeking responsible federal policies for fighting AIDS, employment non-discrimination and hate crimes legislation; and

Whereas, the Human Rights Campaign and its thousands of supporters are working to enhance the quality of life of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community through active political involvement and in the ongoing fight for civil rights, HIV/AIDS funding and women's health issues; and

Now, Therefore, I, R.T. Rybak, Mayor of the City of Minneapolis, do hereby proclaim September 13th, 2008 as HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN DAY and encourage all citizens to observe and participate in this important event. I also challenge all Minnesotans to take action to work and speak out on behalf of equal rights for all citizens the other 364 days of the coming year!

-Signature of R.T. Rybak-


----I have always wondered what would happen if these proclamations were found in the public sphere instead of only within the Programs for these types of events ... it should be duly noted that the mayor of St. Paul, Chris Coleman, also signed a nearly identical proclamation which is displayed on the next page in the HRC Program.