Salt Lake mayor declares ‘Courtney Moser Day’

WHEREAS, Salt Lake City takes great pride in celebrating individuals and community organizations that contribute to the vibrancy and sustainability of our community; and

Whereas Courtney Moser has helped to gather the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Utah; and

Whereas Courtney Moser has served in leadership positions in several LGBTQ+ organizations; and

Whereas Courtney Moser has served as a mentor and listening ear to many folks in the LGBTQ+ community; and

Whereas Courtney Moser has been recognized by the LGBTQ+ Community by receiving the Kristen Ries Community Service Award in 2015; and

Whereas Courtney Moser has helped to raise nearly a half million dollars for small charities with his 16 years of leading the Matrons of Mayhem as the inimitable Petunia Pap Smear; and

Whereas Courtney Moser was a leader in the 1990s, helping his community fight HIV/AIDS, and raised awareness of safer practices through education; and

WHEREAS, today, we gather to honor Courtney Moser as an outstanding community member in the great state of Utah.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is with immense pleasure that I, Erin Mendenhall, Salt Lake City Mayor, do hereby proclaim December 3, 2023, as “Courtney Moser Day” in honor of Courtney’s thirty-plus years of service to our community.

I urge all residents and visitors to join me in celebrating Courtney’s many achievements and continue to support the Matrons of Mayhem in all the good work they do.