[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 23, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H3012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING PRIDE MONTH

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Nevada (Mrs. Lee) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stand in support of 
the LGBTQ community and to recognize this Pride Month.
  This month is one of reflection: reflection on the strides our 
country has made toward acceptance and inclusion and on the struggles 
that still exist today.
  From Stonewall, to the AIDS epidemic, to attacks on transgender youth 
across our country today, the struggle for equality continues.
  This month is one of recognition for the trailblazers of decades past 
and the advocates on the ground today who make this country welcoming 
for everyone.
  But most of all, this month is one of celebration. I am here to say 
loudly and clearly to all of my LGBTQ constituents in Nevada's Third 
District, you are respected and loved, and I have your back here in 
Washington.
  While we mark 6 years of marriage equality this week and have 
continued to reach milestones in the time since, we have more work to 
do.
  I am proud to have voted to pass the Equality Act out of the House, 
and it is time for the Senate to join us.
  I hope you all take time this month to celebrate who you are. And 
from the bottom of my heart, Happy Pride Month.

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