Rhode Island will always be a place where everyone can feel safe and respected. That’s the message from Gov. Dan McKee as he proclaimed June as Pride Month earlier today.
“Rhode Island will always be a place where everyone is free to be who they are and love who they love,” McKee said in a proclamation. “I’m proud to recognize June as Pride Month in Rhode Island and to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Illuminated Pride Parade in Providence on June 15!”.
McKee added that the rights for the LGBTQ+ community are the result of generations of hard work and advocacy, and he’s proud to reaffirm the state’s commitment to ensuring Rhode Island is safe and welcoming for all.
“Our LGBTQ+ rights are the results of generations of hard work and advocacy, and we cannot take them for granted,” said Lieutenant Governor Matos. “Today’s proclamation is a reaffirmation of our commitment to ensuring that Rhode Island is safe and welcoming no matter who you love or how you identify.”
The State House will be illuminated with Pride colors on June 1 and June 14 through June 16 for Pride Weekend and the Pride flag will also be flown above the State House.
The full proclamation is available to read here.
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