[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 159 (Wednesday, October 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1325]
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IN RECOGNITION OF UNITED COURT OF THE LONE STAR EMPIRE'S DALLAS CHAPTER

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 4, 2017

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the United 
Court of the Lone Star Empire (UCLSE) in celebration of over 40 years 
of service to the Dallas LGBTQ community.
  The UCLSE is a chapter of the International Court System, one of the 
largest LGBTQ organizations in the United States. In 1986, the UCLSE 
hosted its first coronation and has since worked tirelessly to serve 
those in the Dallas Community affected by HIV/AIDS.
  Members of the UCLSE have fiercely served the LGBTQ community by 
addressing the needs of those suffering from HIV/AIDS. Due to the work 
of fearless LGBTQ advocacy groups, like the UCLSE, they have made a 
long lasting impact on the local community. UCLSE serves to ensure that 
Americans of any sexual orientation are treated fairly, are granted 
equal access to healthcare, and retain equal protection of their rights 
under the law.
  The generosity of the UCLSE extends not only to those fighting HIV/
AIDS in North Texas, but also includes a host of other organizations 
across the country. UCLSE beneficiaries include the Aids Interfaith 
Network, Aids Services of Dallas, the Greg Dollgener Memorial Aids 
Fund, the Sharon St. Cyr Fund, the Legacy Founders Cottage and 
Counseling Center, and the Resource Nutrition Program.
  Over the past 40 years, the UCLSE has raised over $500,000 for its 
charity partners in the Dallas area. In addition to its efforts, the 
UCLSE also supports other local organizations with similar missions and 
endeavors through collaborative community efforts.
  The UCLSE will honor the work of its inspirational members in October 
2017 at its XLIII annual coronation in Dallas, Texas.
  I honor the United Court of the Lone Star Empire, an institution of 
the Dallas and Texas LGBTQ community.

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