[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 94 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E585]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE GILROY CITY COUNCIL DURING PRIDE MONTH

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2021

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I along with Representative Lofgren, rise 
to recognize the Gilroy City Council for its historic celebration of 
Pride Month: the Pride flag will fly for the first time at Gilroy City 
Hall.
  Everyone in our community deserves to feel seen, heard, and loved. By 
displaying the Pride flag, the City of Gilroy reminds everyone in our 
community that they have a safe and welcoming home here.
  Our country has made so much progress, but despite this, one in three 
LGBTQ+ Americans have faced some kind of discrimination in the past 
year. Members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to face discrimination 
in their personal lives, in the workplace, and in their access to 
necessary healthcare.
  The significance behind the Pride flag's display is not only to 
demonstrate acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in Gilroy, it's also to 
celebrate the contributions to progress made by so many LGBTQ+ 
individuals.
  Everyone should be able to live their truth without fear of 
discrimination or violence. Members of the LGBTQ+ community deserve 
equal rights under the law, to be treated as full and equal citizens, 
and to be celebrated for their impact on history locally, nationally, 
and internationally.
  Madam Speaker, it is our pleasure to recognize the historic nature of 
this occasion, and we ask our distinguished colleagues to join us in 
recognizing this celebration of Pride Month. We extend our personal 
appreciation to the Gilroy City Council for their support of Gilroy's 
LGBTQ+ community.

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