[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF SALLY HOWLAND

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sally 
Howland, a longtime activist from my district, who passed away on May 
19, 2016.
  For more than 20 years, Sally dedicated her life to advancing 
equality and non-discrimination for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and 
transgender community. A two-time recipient of the State Presidential 
Award, Sally became a leader in transgender issues long before it 
become a major national movement, working with schools and churches to 
address the issues of acceptance, bullying, and harassment.
  Sally touched the lives of many members of the community in 
incredible ways. She was the founder of the Questioning Youth Center, 
located in the western suburbs of Chicago, which to this day continues 
to provide a safe and supportive environment for adolescents that may 
identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the life 
and legacy of Sally Howland. Her unwavering commitment to the LGBTQ 
community shall never be forgotten.

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