[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 132 (Friday, August 2, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        RECOGNIZING IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS' SECOND ANNUAL PRIDE CAMP

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                          HON. ABBY FINKENAUER

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2019

  Ms. FINKENAUER. Madam Speaker, I am honored to join in celebrating 
the second annual Pride Camp at Iowa Safe Schools and to congratulate 
everyone involved in making this incredible resource for LGBTQ youth in 
our state a reality. This week-long program is designed for LGBTQ youth 
to have an opportunity to learn, grow, and simply have fun in a safe 
and supportive environment.
  I was a page in Iowa's State House when the ``Iowa Safe Schools 
Law''--the Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Act of 2007--was passed. 
It was the result of years of tireless work from advocates and 
legislators, including many of the Iowans who have dedicated themselves 
to Pride Camp. I am honored to be a voice for LGBTQ Iowans of all ages 
in Congress.
  I applaud Iowa Safe Schools for the inspiring work that it does in 
our communities, year-round, to create a nurturing environment for 
LGBTQ youth, by providing critical resources and training for students, 
educators, parents, and young allies.

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