[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF PHOENIX PRIDE

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                           HON. RUBEN GALLEGO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 2021

  Mr. GALLEGO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 40th annual 
Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade which will take place on November 6th 
and 7th. Each year, this event brings together Arizonans, entertainers, 
vendors, and community resources to celebrate and uplift members of the 
Arizona LGBTQ+ community and to further Phoenix Pride's mission of 
creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equal Arizona.
  In addition to celebrating the 40th anniversary of Phoenix Pride, I 
would also like to recognize and thank the Phoenix Pride Community 
Foundation which has given over $1 million in contributions since its 
creation. The Phoenix Pride Community Foundation supports the work of 
non-profits serving the LGBTQ+ community in Arizona through its grants 
programs and helps LGBTQ+ students and allies achieve their dreams of 
higher education through its scholarship program.
  Since its founding in 1981, Phoenix Pride has been a beacon of hope 
and acceptance for the Phoenix LGBTQ+ community. Thanks in part to the 
hard work of Phoenix Pride, Phoenix ranks among the most LGBTQ+-
friendly cities in the state, with protections against discrimination 
and a strong, involved LGBTQ+ community. While significant progress has 
been made in recent years, Phoenix Pride continues to tirelessly work 
to combat homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination in Arizona and 
across the country.
  I would like to again congratulate Phoenix Pride on their 40th 
Festival and Parade, thank them for their work to make Phoenix a more 
inclusive and just city, and wish them all the best on another 40 
years.

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