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October 1998 Proclaimed GLBT History Month (13 Aug 1998)
Oregon Gov. Kitzhaber Proclaims October, 1998 as GLBT History Month
DATE: AUGUST 13, 1998
Oregon governor John Kitzhaber has proclaimed October 1998 to be Lesbian
and Gay History Month, the Coalition to End Bigotry announced today. The
proclamation acknowledges the contributions that gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgendered people have made to society throughout Oregon history.
The month of October offers the opportunity for positively affirming the
lives, families, and culture of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered
individuals..
Text of proclamation:
WHEREAS: Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people have made
many important contributions to society throughout Oregon history; and
WHEREAS: the Oregon Legislature in 1993 made history in preventing local
antigay initiatives from being implemented, and Oregon voters rejected
similar statewide measures in 1992 and 1994; and in 1996 the State of Oregon
filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court against Colorado's Amendment 2; and
WHEREAS: there are lesbian, bisexual and gay legislators who are today
working hard to legislate on issues to benefit all Oregonians; and
WHEREAS: October is the month in which annual recognition of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered history is being coordinated; and
WHEREAS: national and statewide commemorations offer the opportunity for
positive affirmation of the lives, family, and culture of gays, lesbians, bisexuals,
transgendered individuals; and
WHEREAS: the Kitzhaber administration is committed to activities that promote
historical understanding, and uphold dignity, social justice, and equal rights
for all people.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John A. Kitzhaber, Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby
proclaim October 1998 to be LESBIAN AND GAY HISTORY MONTH in Oregon and encourage
all our citizens to join in this observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the
State of Oregon to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Salem in the State of Oregon on this day,
August 7, 1998.
(signed) John A. Kitzhaber,Governor
(signed) Phil Keisling, Secretary of State
