[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 52 (Wednesday, April 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E546]
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                 RECOGNIZING NEW YORK LGBT HEALTH MONTH

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                            HON. PAUL TONKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 14, 2010

  Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize March 2010 as 
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, or LGBT Health Month in the 
state of New York. The health and happiness of all LGBT individuals in 
New York and across the country is of tremendous importance. I applaud 
the efforts of the Healthcare Committee in organizing LGBT month for 
March 2010, and I look forward to seeing this tradition grow and thrive 
in the years to come.
  The Healthcare Committee of the NYS LGBT Health and Human Services 
Network, in conjunction with the Empire State Pride Agenda, declared 
the theme of this year's inaugural event ``31 Ways for 31 Days.'' The 
Committee has gathered 31 simple and useful health tips, one for each 
day in March, to serve as a resource for the LGTB community.
  LGTB Health Month is an opportunity for the LGTB community, and all 
New Yorkers, to unite around the common goal of good health. In 
following the 31 Ways for 31 Days, we are all reminded that a healthy 
community is also a happy community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my distinguished colleagues join me 
in recognizing March 2010 as New York LGTB Health Month.

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