[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 116 (Wednesday, July 11, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H6051-H6052]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            SAN DIEGO PRIDE

  (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
Pride Month in San Diego and honor our progress.
  In 1974, a group of LGBTQ San Diegans were denied a permit to host a 
pride parade. Despite facing great danger, dozens bravely marched in 
the streets. So this weekend, over 200,000 San Diegans are expected to 
join together to celebrate how far we have come and spread the message 
of equality.
  Though we have made great progress, this month also marks the 1-year 
anniversary of a lawsuit that was actually

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filed against me for displaying a pride flag in front of my office. 
This frivolous lawsuit is a great reminder of why Pride Month is still 
necessary and why our work is never done.
  The pride flag symbolizes the ideals of liberty, equality, and love 
that this month celebrates. No lawsuit will deter me from defending 
these values.
  I am proud to be an ally in this fight and will continue to stand 
shoulder to shoulder with our LGBTQ community.
  Happy pride, San Diego.

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