Jason Rae was recognized by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in June 2023.

By the initiative of Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis, some forty individuals and organizations were recognized by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors and presented citations in a special meeting on June 22, 2023. "Today, we recommit Milwaukee County to supporting and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community, celebrating those who make a substantial positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community in Milwaukee County," Supervisor Burgelis stated. "Today we are making up for lost time. We have dozens of people to recognize, not because so much has been done in the past year, but because decades and even years ago, there was little to no recognition of the LGBTQ+ community. I am thankful to work with a Chairperson who enables our County Board to honor these well-deserving individuals."

Recognitions were made in the categories of "Community Leaders and Activists," "Government Leaders," "Business and Cultural Leaders," and "Health and Wellness Leaders". Rae's citation (largely self-written) read as follows:

• WHEREAS, Jason Rae developed an interest in public service at a young age, advancing LGBTQ+ rights as he grew older; and
• WHEREAS, Jason Rae holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in history and political science from Marquette University, received with honors; and
• WHEREAS, Jason Rae has been an active member of the Democratic National Committee since 2004, becoming the youngest person ever elected to the DNC, and was eventually elected as the organization's first openly-LGBTQ+ secretary; and
• WHEREAS, Jason Rae founded in 2012 the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, an organization of more than 600 LGBT-owned and allied businesses from around the state, which was awarded the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Award in 2015; and
• WHEREAS, Jason Rae has served as the Chair of the Fair Wisconsin Board of Directors as well as a member of the Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission, and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for both VISIT Milwaukee and the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District; and
• WHEREAS, Jason Rae is widely recognized for his dedicated work towards building a more inclusive business community; and
• WHEREAS, Jason Rae has had a significant positive impact on numerous LGBTQ+ individuals, children, and families throughout Milwaukee County; now, therefore,
• BE IT RESOLVED, the members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, on the motion of Supervisor Peter Burgelis, along with Supervisors Deanna Alexander, Ryan Clancy, Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Willie Johnson, Jr., Patti Logsdon, Felesia A. Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Shawn Rolland, Steven Shea, Anthony Staskunas, Liz Sumner, Sequanna Taylor, Steve F. Taylor, Kathleen Vincent, Sheldon A. Wasserman, and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson do hereby commend Jason Rae for his dedicated efforts and contributions to the community, and wish him prosperity, happiness, and continued success in all his personal and professional endeavors.