[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 133 (Friday, October 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF LYNN BRAVEWOMON

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2012

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lynn 
Bravewomon, a resident of Rayward, California. Lynn was recently 
honored for her outstanding efforts to eliminate homophobic behavior 
and bullying in Hayward schools. On September 29, 2012, Ms. Bravewomon 
received the annual Pryor Conrad Award from GLOBE (Gays and Lesbians 
Organized for Betterment and Equality of Alameda County) for her 
exemplary efforts.
  The Pryor Conrad Award is presented to an individual or group for 
outstanding service to the LGBT community. As the 2012 award recipient, 
Ms. Bravewomon exceeded all the qualifications.
  Lynn Bravewomon has been actively supporting students, teachers and 
the Hayward community for over 20 years, working tirelessly for a safe 
school environment for LGBT students. She has made significant 
contributions to achieve this goal.
  Her contributions include creating Safe Learning Environments for 
LGBT students; authoring a resolution for No Name-Calling Week and the 
use of inclusive curricula; facilitating the committee developing the 
current Hayward Unified School District's Safe and Inclusive School 
Program; establishing No-Name Calling Week, Ally Week and Day of 
Silence as annual district-wide events affecting more than 15,000 
students each year; facilitating the development of a 9th grade health 
curriculum that addresses standards related to healthy relationships, 
inclusive of sexual orientation and all gender expression; producing 
the film ``GSA Students Speak Out for School'' in collaboration with 
the Middle School Film Club; providing support for Gay Straight 
Alliances for middle and high schools and developing a manual for Ally 
Clubs for elementary schools and participating in the creation of the 
Hayward Unified School District's Equity Action Plan.
  I have listed a few of Ms. Bravewomon's many outstanding 
contributions. She has truly made a difference in the lives of others 
through her tireless commitment and exemplary efforts. Her service is a 
model to follow. I join Lynn Bravewomon's friends, colleagues and 
admirers in appreciation for her advocacy on behalf of students, 
teachers and the Hayward community for a safe school environment for 
LGBT students.

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