[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1760]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING DIVERSE AND RESILIENT, INC.

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2010

  Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Diverse and 
Resilient, Inc. on their 15 years of success and their critical 
contributions to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, 
and transgender, LGBT, organizations, citizens, and their allies.
  Diverse and Resilient is a nonprofit public benefit organization that 
has been vital to the development of public health leadership on behalf 
of LGBT people in Wisconsin communities for 15 years.
  Diverse and Resilient has been a pioneer in the development of 
community health workers who promote participation in healthy 
activities, dissuade health risk behaviors, and engage all sectors 
within the LGBT communities across Wisconsin.
  Further, Diverse and Resilient projects and activities are dedicated 
to building capacity of LGBT individuals, organizations, and their 
allies to meet the public health needs of Wisconsin's LGBT communities 
in Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Appleton, and La Crosse.
  I am particularly grateful to Diverse and Resilient for bringing to 
light the alarming health disparities that exist for LGBT youth and 
adults through its tireless advocacy to include important demographic 
questions in national and State health surveys.
  This organization has taken leadership in national, State, and local 
public health planning and fostered partnerships in public health, 
secondary and post-secondary education, communities of color, 
healthcare, and advocacy.
  I honor the commitment, leadership, and zestfulness of the founding 
director, Dr. Gary Hollander, the board of directors, the dedicated 
staff, youth advisors, and community health workers of Diverse and 
Resilient as they celebrate 15 years of vital contributions to our 
community.

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