The resolution recognizes June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in Michigan. It highlights the historical significance of Pride, tracing its roots back to the Stonewall Riots in 1969, which marked a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The resolution acknowledges the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community, including inadequate responses to the HIV/AIDS crisis and ongoing discrimination, while also celebrating significant legal victories such as the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that established marriage equality and the recent inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.
Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in Michigan, asserting that the state benefits from the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. It calls for continued efforts to create a fair and equitable environment for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. By designating June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the resolution aims to promote awareness, acceptance, and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community's cultural, civic, and economic contributions to the state.