[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 49 (Thursday, April 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING OUT FRONT COLORADO ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the largest gay, 
lesbian, bisexual, and transgender publication in the Rocky Mountain 
region, Out Front Colorado, for its tremendous success over the past 25 
years. In April 1976, the first edition of Out Front Colorado hit the 
streets, only seven years after the historic Stonewall Riots in New 
York City. As a new publication for a growing community, Out Front 
Colorado began boldly with its first headline ``There's No Turning 
Back.'' Indeed, in the last 25 years, Out Front Colorado has played an 
important role in the cultural and community development of gays, 
lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people in Colorado with valuable 
news coverage, arts and entertainment, community events, and 
photographs that have documented the vibrant history of Colorado's 
diverse community. And its impact continues to grow. Today, Out Front 
Colorado is available across the nation from New York City to Los 
Angeles.
  The success of Out Front Colorado can in large measure be attributed 
to its extraordinary staff. Out Front Colorado was founded by Phil 
Price, who sought to create a newspaper specifically tailored toward 
Colorado's gay and lesbian residents. Out Front Colorado became 
successful in its reach and influence under his direction. Although 
Phil Price passed away in 1993, the current staff of Out Front Colorado 
should be commended for continuing the superb work that Phil pioneered.
  I am pleased to support Out Front Colorado as a valuable institution 
to Colorado's community and history and am pleased to recognize there's 
still no turning back!

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