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From YouTube: JULY 20 2020 Statements Tracy Redies
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
5th Session
41st Parliament
B
Yeah,
okay,
sadly,
we
couldn't
participate
in
the
colorful,
lively
parades
or
local
pride
galas
that
we
have
become
anonymous
with
pride
month,
but
white
rock
pride
society
is
still
very
active,
working
tirelessly
to
spread
their
message
of
love
and
the
importance
of
diversity
and
inclusion
in
place.
B
Since
2015,
the
white
rock
pride
society
has
worked
with
the
city
to
organize
our
rainbow
crosswalk
and
raising
the
pride
flag
every
third
week
in
july,
at
city
hall
prior
to
covet
19,
they
organized
entertaining
fundraisers,
showcasing
amazing
lgbtq
talent,
including
their
annual
gala,
which
is
always
a
sold
out
event.
They've
also
held
quarterly
minglers
for
the
whole
community,
to
fundraise,
for
local
charities
and
to
network
you've,
never
been
to
a
great
party
or
networking
event
unless
you've
been
to
a
one
organized
by
the
white
rock
pride
society.
B
Moreover,
in
keeping
with
their
message
of
inclusivity,
board,
membership
and
activities
are
open
to
all
members
of
society
who
believe
in
diversity
and
inclusion.
33
of
board
members
are
not
lgbtq
but
believe
strongly,
and
rightly
that
opportunities
should
be
open
to
all
and
that
discrimination
in
any
form
is
wrong.
I'd
like
to
acknowledge
the
society
board
members,
including
president
ernie
george
claussen,
one
of
the
four
founding
members,
including
michael
barwell,
louise
mcknight
and
ruth
allard,
who
sadly
passed
away
in
2019
other
members
who've
helped
build.
B
The
society
include
lynn,
sinclair,
mark
minnett,
david
ellis
gary
mcqueen,
art,
folio,
brent,
volderenko,
brant,
darling,
andrew
harvey
suzy,
tucker
samantha,
mcquade,
matt,
trooper,
gordon
jan
wait,
susie
bird
tracy,
lachance
and
jamie
carson.
Many
board
members
volunteer
their
time
for
other
initiatives
and
our
business
leaders
in
our
community.
B
They
are
the
quintessential
committed
citizens
that
make
white
rock
and
south
surrey
a
stronger,
kinder
and
more
inclusive
place
to
live
and
we're
all
better
for
them,
and
white
rock
south
surrey
look
out
for
some
very
fun
july
events
that
the
society
will
be
holding
this
month
even
with
covid's
19
social
distancing
guidelines
you'll
not
be
disappointed.
Thank
you,
mr
speaker.