Utah: Gov Issues 1st PRIDE Declaration, Rainbow Flag Raised At City Hall In SLC

Well, will wonders never cease? Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox issued an official declaration recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. He is believed to be the first governor of Utah to issue such a proclamation. “We must encourage relevant and vital conversations about what it means to love each other, understand our differences, and support our LGBTQ+ friends and family members,” reads the declaration from Cox. “We can strengthen resilience in the LGBTQ+ community through family and community inclusion and by providing access to help, and giving them our support, respect, understanding, and friendship.” Additionally, Salt Lake City’s Mayor Erin Mendenhall took part in a ceremony raising the rainbow Pride flag at City Hall.

Here in Utah, we strive to create a culture of hope, love, understanding, and respect by celebrating our common humanity. Happy #Pride Month, Utah!#LetsGo #OneUtah pic.twitter.com/bnsevu6xXT

— Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox (@GovCox) June 1, 2021

In my quick search, I can find no record of prior Utah governors issuing #LGBTQ Pride proclamations. Gov. Herbert was sued by (now Senator) @derekkitchen over marriage equality. Gov. Huntsman was supportive of #LGBTQ people: https://t.co/phJZH87HEK @fox13 #utpol #Utah

— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) June 1, 2021

Happy #PRIDE Month Salt Lake City! Raising the Pride flag to fly above City Hall is a favorite tradition and I’m so glad Pride Week is here to support the valuable programs of the @utahpridecenter, which are critical to our 🏳️‍🌈LGBTQIA🏳️‍⚧️ community #utpol pic.twitter.com/dasLVqwMjS

— Mayor Erin Mendenhall (@slcmayor) June 1, 2021

The #Pride flag is raised at the Salt Lake City & County Building. @fox13 #utpol pic.twitter.com/fIq8QtnKEO

— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) June 1, 2021

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