[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 56 (Thursday, April 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E742]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO BROOKLYN PRIDE

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 1999

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to invite my colleagues to pay 
tribute to Brooklyn Pride on the occasion of its Spring Gala.
  This event is not only a festive happening, it is a chance for all of 
us to celebrate and pay tribute to a group of individuals who embody 
the spirit of independence and community activism. This year's honorees 
truly represent the best of what our community has to offer.
  Joo-Hyun Kang is the Executive Director of the Audre Lorde Project. 
Before coming to the Audre Lorde Project, Joo-Hyun was the Program 
Coordinator for Women's Rights at the Women's Environment and 
Development Organization, an international women's organization founded 
by the late Bella Abzug. She has been active in various struggles for 
justice, particularly those addressing concerns related to women of 
color and to the gay and lesbian community.
  Regina Shavers is the Program Director and founding Board member of 
the Griot Circle, the only Senior Center committed to affirming the 
lives of seniors in the gay and lesbian community. She is currently 
employed by the New York City Department of Health's HIV Training 
Institute as a training supervisor and serves as a Literacy Tutor at 
the Bedford Learning Center.
  Continuing her family's tradition of community activism, Regina 
became an advocate for workers' rights while working for the New York 
City Police Department as a supervisor in their Communications Division 
Training Unit. Regina has also served as the Co-Chair of DC 37's 
Lesbian and Gay Issues Committee and served on the American Federation 
of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Lesbian and Gay 
Rights National Advisory Board. An active member of Brooklyn Pride, 
Regina was an integral member of the citywide coalition that negotiated 
with the City of New York to insure Domestic Partner benefits for all 
New York City employees.
  Alan Fleishman is a lifelong Brooklyn resident who has lived in Park 
Slope for the last fifteen years. He has been an organizer in the 
lesbian and gay community and has served as the President of the Lambda 
Independent Democrats and the Gay Friends and Neighbors. Alan currently 
advises New York City Comptroller Hevesi on matters concerning the 
lesbian and gay community as well as on HIV/AIDS issues and concerns. 
Mr. Fleishman has been honored by the Central Brooklyn Independent 
Democrats, the Paul Robeson Independent Democrats and the Brooklyn AIDS 
Task Force for his organizing work in Brooklyn.
  All of today's honorees have long been known as innovators and 
beacons of good will to all those with whom they come into contact. 
Through their dedicated efforts, they have each helped to improve my 
constituents' quality of life. In recognition of their many 
accomplishments on behalf of my constituents, I offer my 
congratulations on their being honored by Brooklyn Pride.

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