CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Community members, LGBTQ+ organizations, advocates, and allies packed the Caddo Parish Commissioners' meeting in support of the resolution recognizing Pride Month.

Sam Ortiz, co-founder of ShrevePride, gave a passionate and direct statement, emphasizing their mission to uplift, heal, connect, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

"The members of our community make up vital pieces of every fabric of this region, from the people who serve us in our restaurants to the people who serve us in public office. The diversity of those people is what makes us so rich, and the LGBTQ plus community is part of that diversity. This month, like every month, we strive to uplift," said Ortiz.

The proclamation was moved by Caddo Commissioner Victor Thomas and seconded by Comm

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