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RECOGNIZING THE GILROY CITY COUNCIL DURING PRIDE MONTH
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HON. JIMMY PANETTA
of california
in the house of representatives
Friday, May 28, 2021
Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I along with Representative Lofgren, rise to recognize the Gilroy City Council for its historic celebration of Pride Month: the Pride flag will fly for the first time at Gilroy City Hall.
Everyone in our community deserves to feel seen, heard, and loved. By displaying the Pride flag, the City of Gilroy reminds everyone in our community that they have a safe and welcoming home here.
Our country has made so much progress, but despite this, one in three LGBTQ+ Americans have faced some kind of discrimination in the past year. Members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to face discrimination in their personal lives, in the workplace, and in their access to necessary healthcare.
The significance behind the Pride flag's display is not only to demonstrate acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in Gilroy, it's also to celebrate the contributions to progress made by so many LGBTQ+ individuals.
Everyone should be able to live their truth without fear of discrimination or violence. Members of the LGBTQ+ community deserve equal rights under the law, to be treated as full and equal citizens, and to be celebrated for their impact on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
Madam Speaker, it is our pleasure to recognize the historic nature of this occasion, and we ask our distinguished colleagues to join us in recognizing this celebration of Pride Month. We extend our personal appreciation to the Gilroy City Council for their support of Gilroy's LGBTQ+ community.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 94
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