Tay Township raises rainbow flag and proclaims July 29 to August 11 as Fierté Simcoe Pride
Members of Council and community members raise a flag in support of Fierté Simcoe Pride. Left to right: Ann Marie Wierzbicki, Amy Miller, Councillor Mary Warnock, Janet-Lynne Durnford, Brandon Rhéal Amyot, Caleb Durnford, Mayor Ted Walker, PFLAG, Hunter Markle, Carol Galbraith, and Penny Meeking.
WHEREAS this marks the eighth annual Simcoe Pride, and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities and events; and
WHEREAS the rainbow pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. The rainbow flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in San Francisco in 1978. The flag is a symbol of the pride movement and the advancement of human rights for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics. The colour red signifies life; orange is healing; yellow is sunlight. Green represents nature; blue symbolizes serenity, peace and harmony; and finally, purple represents spirit; and
WHEREAS Fierté Simcoe Pride formed on May 13, 2012, and its mission is “to create and offer inclusive events, services, and programs that celebrate the diversity of gender and sexual identities, promoting safe communities within Simcoe County”; and
WHEREAS Fierté Simcoe Pride is filled with numerous events and activities that focus on education, awareness, community development, creative expression and fun for the whole family. Please visit fiertesimcoepride.com to learn more about Fierté Simcoe Pride and the activities of FSP 2019;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Ted Walker, Mayor of the Township of Tay do hereby proclaim
July 29 to August 11, 2019 as Fierté Simcoe Pride
in Tay, and I urge all citizens to be so aware.
Ted Walker
Mayor