Dallas County Commissioners Court will vote on a resolution declaring June LGBT Pride month in the county on Tuesday.
While Dallas City Council has issued a similar proclamation for three years, this is the first time the county has done so.
Activist Omar Narvaez said the county has been progressive in the past with adding LGBT employment protections and domestic partner benefits, so he and Rafael McDonnell from Resource Center Dallas met with commissioners to make it happen.
“They probably have never done it because no one has ever asked,” Narvaez said.
McDonnell said the controversy with commissioners in adding domestic partner benefits last fall has blown over.
“There always seems to be drama at Commissioners Court and now the drama seems to have moved over to [City Hall],” he said, alluding to Wednesday’s council meeting.
The city of Dallas’ Pride events began last week with a kick-off reception. Events include events at area libraries and a family day at Dallas Zoo. Discount tickets for the zoo can be purchased at Resource Center. Another event has also been added. DFW Pride Movement is hosting a celebration with music and margaritas this Saturday at Lolita’s Restaurant, 4218 Lemmon Ave.
And GetEUQUAL TX is planning an evening rally on the day the U.S. Supreme Court announces the ruling in the two key marriage equality cases, which are expected on a Monday or Thursday before the end of the month. The rally will begin at 7 p.m. at the legacy of Love monument in Oak Lawn.
Read the resolution below.
Dallas County LGBT Pride Month resolution
