![]() ![]() In 2015- The Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. Vice Chair Schaefer noted that our world is a different place than it was just 15 years ago. It’s also a reflection and reminder of the need to create and cultivate a more accepting and loving society.” “The flag raising is extremely symbolic and a testament that our County respects, recognizes, and celebrates the lives of our residents and employees in the LGBTQQIA+ community. “We are very proud to once again be raising the Progress Pride flag in recognition of Pride Month,” said Delaware County Council Vice Chair Elaine Paul Schaefer. Last June, for the first time in the County’s history, the Pride flag was raised at the Courthouse. ![]() Pride Month was established in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan which was considered the tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. The flag was raised in honor of Pride Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the need to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQQIA+ Americans. McIntyre to raise the Progress Pride Flag outside of the Courthouse on June 6. and the Logistics Coordinator of the Upper Darby Pride Festival Kyle T. Delaware County Council was proud to join dozens of County employees and members of the LGBTQQIA+ community including Vice President of U.D.T.J.
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