[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6987-S6988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE OF NEVADA

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise to call to the attention of the 
Senate the 15th anniversary celebration of the Progressive Leadership 
Alliance of Nevada, also known as PLAN. PLAN is a

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consortium of more than 25 organizations in Nevada that strives for 
social, economic, and environmental justice throughout the State. PLAN 
is dedicated to improving the future of all Nevadans by fostering 
relationships and building bridges between our communities. By working 
with diverse constituencies, PLAN is involved in impacting policy 
decisions in our great State of Nevada.
  The Progressive Leadership of Nevada was established in 1994 as a 
nonprofit organization focusing on advocacy and education. Among its 
many accomplishments, this outstanding coalition helped Nevada become 
the 11th State in our Nation to enact the Employment Non-Discrimination 
Act and the 13th State to extend hate crimes legislation. Additionally, 
PLAN was instrumental in making Nevada's tax system more equitable, 
passing death penalty reforms, and increasing human services funding.
  I commend the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada for its 15 
years of continued support and achievements on behalf of the Silver 
State. Thanks to the leadership of everyone at PLAN, Nevada continues 
to ensure protections and advancement of all citizens.

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