[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H1254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF LAWRENCE ``LARRY'' KING

  (Ms. BALDWIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Lawrence ``Larry'' King, a California eighth-grader who was shot and 
killed 1 year ago today by a classmate because of his sexual 
orientation and gender identity. Larry's tragic death is a reminder of 
what we already know, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students 
continue to face pervasive harassment and victimization in schools.
  On this anniversary of Larry's death, vigils are being organized 
across the country in his memory, and young Americans are raising their 
voices to demand an end to violence and harassment directed at LBGT 
people in schools. This morning, I raise my voice with them. Every 
young American deserves an education free from name-calling, bullying, 
harassment, discrimination and violence regardless of his or her sexual 
orientation, gender identity or expression.
  I want to thank my colleague, Lois Capps, for her work in authoring a 
resolution to honor Larry's memory. I urge my colleagues to join us in 
calling for an end to all violence and harassment in our schools.

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