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WHEREAS, Brookline Pride is a grassroots, community-led organization and celebration bringing residents, local businesses, organizations, artists, and visitors together in celebration of LGBTQAI+ people and the diversity that strengthens the Brookline community; AND;
WHEREAS, The inaugural Brookline Pride celebration was held on September 12th, 2026 bringing Pride to Brookline Boulevard with local businesses and community partners creating opportunities for connection, celebration, visibility, and inclusion; AND;
WHEREAS, Pride provides an opportunity to honor the contributions and resilience of LGBTQIA+ people while affirming the importance of communities where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and welcome; AND;
WHEREAS, Brookline Pride demonstrated the power of neighbors, businesses, organizations, and community members working together to foster belonging, support local businesses and artists, and strengthen neighborhood connections; AND;
WHEREAS, Many people from the Brookline community and Pittsburgh region came to the Boulevard, proving Pride has a home in Brookline; AND;
WHEREAS, The City of Pittsburgh is privileged to have an organization like Brookline Pride that brings together neighbors to share in community; AND;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Brookline Pride; AND,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 12th, 2026 to be “Brookline Pride Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.