♪♪
[BRUCE HARRELL] The LGBTQ+
community demonstrates
the best in ourselves.
Love, compassion,
determination, courage, strength.
All of those attributes
that makes a city great.
♪♪
[JAIMÉE MARSH] We have existed
and persisted in resistance
throughout history.
When we live our truth,
we make way for others
to do the same.
♪♪
[JAELYNN SCOTT] Let's celebrate today
in the spirit of Mother Marcia,
but lets resist
also while we celebrate.
(cheering)
[MONISHA HARRELL]
Seattle is here for you.
We stand up,
we protect one another.
We know how to
not only fight the fight for today,
but fight the fight for tomorrow.
We haven't given up
and we continue
to set that pathway.
♪♪
[JAIMÉE MARSH] We are our ancestors,
wildest dreams
and the truest
embodiment of resilience.
May the positivity we generate fuel
our ongoing fight
for justice in the years to come.
Thank you.
(cheering and applause)