That the Senate—
supports the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (referred to in this resolving clause as “LGBTQ”) people in the United States and around the world;
acknowledges that LGBTQ rights are human rights that are to be protected by the United States Constitution and numerous international treaties and conventions;
supports efforts to ensure the equal treatment of all people in the United States, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity;
supports efforts to ensure that the United States remains a beacon of hope for the equal treatment of people around the world, including LGBTQ individuals; and
encourages the celebration of June as “LGBTQ Pride Month” in order to provide a lasting opportunity for all people in the United States—
to learn about the discrimination and inequality that the LGBTQ community endured, and continues to endure; and
to celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ community throughout the history of the United States.