The following is the text of a request submitted to Mayor Humphreys and the OKC City Council by Pride Network Inc
(Posted 6-15-02)

Pride Network Inc.
P.O. Box 60296
OKC, OK 73146-0296


June 14, 2002

Honorable Mayor Kirk Humphreys
200. N. Walker Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Dear: Honorable Mayor Humphreys,


Pride Network Inc., requests the Office of the Mayor and the City
Council of Oklahoma City proclaim the month of June to be Gay and Lesbian
Pride month. We also ask that the Office of the Mayor and City Council of
Oklahoma City proclaim June 23, 2002, as Gay and Lesbian Pride Day.
As you are aware, the United States and the World recognize the
contributions of the gay and lesbian community and Oklahoma City should be no
different. This month will mark the 15th year that Oklahoma City will
celebrate its diversity by holding its annual gay and lesbian celebration.
Since the tragedies of September 11, 2001, with the unity expressed by all
Americans, we believe this event to be of the utmost benefit to the citizens
of Oklahoma City. As you are aware this festival and parade is inclusive of
all people. All of the major universities in Oklahoma are represented. Last
year there were 15 churches and religious organizations involved, 62 civic
organizations, several veterans groups, 45 local businesses, 3 fortune 500
companies, 3 international companies, 5 local and state media groups, and 3
international media groups. Last year attendance to both the festival and
parade exceeded 10,000 people coming together in celebration from across the
nation and the world.
We believe attendance at this 15th anniversary celebration will be
double what it was last year. This is a great tradition for Oklahoma City
and we request that the city formally recognize this and help us celebrate
"The Power of Courage."



Edward C. Kromer
Pride Network Inc.