[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 116 (Thursday, July 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5593]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING PRIDE CAMP

  (Mr. LOEBSACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Iowa Safe 
Schools' second annual Pride Camp. This week-long event invites LGBTQ 
youth and allies from across Iowa to participate in a summer camp where 
they have the opportunity to learn new skills, connect with their 
peers, share their experiences, and grow as individuals while also 
having fun.
  This year, over 100 LGBTQ youth from across the State will be 
attending Pride Camp, despite this only being the camp's second year. 
This truly goes to show the importance of programs like Pride Camp, and 
I am proud that Iowa is a leader in the fight for acceptance and 
equality for everyone.
  I want to extend my sincerest thanks to Iowa Safe Schools for 
creating this wonderful opportunity and for all of their efforts 
advocating for Iowa's LGBTQ youth. Their work in developing a safe and 
inclusive summer camp is making a difference in the lives of so many 
young Iowans, and I am honored to recognize them here today.

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