Rep. Hoadley offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 307.

            A resolution to declare June 2016 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Michigan is a state that is rich in diversity and community and this diversity is demonstrated to all who live, work, and visit our state; and

            Whereas, The people of Michigan value this diversity and celebrate the rich variation of persons in our state; and

            Whereas, The people of Michigan benefit from the multiple talents, viewpoints, and cultural backgrounds of all of its citizens; and

            Whereas, The people of Michigan firmly believe in a society that values the freedom, worth, and dignity of each human being; and

            Whereas, The people of Michigan understand, appreciate, and value the cultural, civic, and economic contributions of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities to the greater community of the state; and

            Whereas, Communities throughout Michigan will host events to celebrate the LGBT community throughout the month of June; and

            Whereas, June is recognized and celebrated as LGBT pride month throughout the country and worldwide; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 2016 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month in the state of Michigan.