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August 7, 2017
Mayor Dyer Proclaims August 7, 2017 ‘Equality Florida Day’ in Orlando!
Today – August 7, 2017 – Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer officially proclaimed it Equality Florida Day in celebration of our two decades of social justice work on behalf of LGBTQ Floridians. Thank you, Mayor Dyer — and Happy Birthday! We are proud to share it with you.
Watch the reading of the proclamation:
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