Tony Snell Rodriguez 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". Rodriguez's citation (largely self-written) read as follows:

• WHEREAS, Tony Snell Rodriguez has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment as an accomplished and renowned human rights advocate, tirelessly working to promote equity, diversity, and inclusivity; and
• WHEREAS, Tony Snell Rodriguez currently serves as the Chair of the City of Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission, providing invaluable leadership in safeguarding the rights of all individuals within the community; and
• WHEREAS, Tony Snell Rodriguez's contributions to the Equal Rights Commission have been invaluable, as he played a vital role in elevating the city's Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index score from 72 to a perfect 100 and spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives such as the integrated adaptive bike program, the inaugural International Human Rights Day Celebration, and the establishment of Rainbow Crosswalks at Cathedral Square; and
• WHEREAS, Tony Snell Rodriguez's leadership as interim Executive Director and board member of the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center resulted in the successful passage of the City of Milwaukee’s ordinance banning conversion therapy, a milestone in advancing LGBTQ+ rights in the state; and
• WHEREAS, Tony Snell Rodriguez's contributions extend far beyond Milwaukee, as he played a pivotal role in crafting and passing the city of Columbia, SC Human Rights Ordinance and co-founded the Equal Federation, a national coalition of state LGBTQ+ organizations; now, therefore
• BE IT RESOLVED, the members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, on the motion of Supervisors Sheldon A. Wasserman and Peter Burgelis, along with Supervisors Ryan Clancy, Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Caroline Gómez-Tom, Willie Johnson, Jr., Juan Miguel Martinez, Shawn Rolland, Steven Shea, Liz Sumner, Sequanna Taylor, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson do hereby commend Tony Snell Rodriguez for his unwavering advocacy on behalf of the citizens of Milwaukee County.