Proclamation - Fierté Simcoe Pride – August 4 to 15, 2025

WHEREAS Fierté Simcoe Pride was formed on May 13, 2012, 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 and is a symbol of the Pride movement and the advancement of human rights for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics; and

WHEREAS the colour red signifies life, orange symbolizes healing, yellow symbolizes sunlight, green symbolizes nature, blue symbolizes serenity, peace and harmony; and finally, purple symbolizes spirit; and

WHEREAS the mission of Fierté Simcoe Pride is “to create and offer inclusive events, services, and educational opportunities that rise above heterosexism, heteronormativity and homo/bi/transphobia, 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.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of Essa hereby proclaims August 4 to 15, 2025 as a time to support Fierté Simcoe Pride and the activities of Fierté Simcoe Pride