[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5560]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             DAY OF SILENCE

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the National 
Day of Silence, which is coordinated nationally by the Gay, Lesbian and 
Straight Education Network, and organizes students across our country 
to take a vow of silence for the day to highlight the bullying and 
harassment that many LGBT youth encounter in their public schools.
  I am proud to join Congressman Engel from New York to introduce a 
resolution today in support of the goals of the National Day of 
Silence, and I will continue to work in this Chamber to raise awareness 
about this ongoing problem.
  I ask that the House now join me in observing a moment of silence for 
LGBT youth who are victims of harassment and violence in cities and 
towns all across this country, and as a symbol of our commitment to 
guarantee that every child in America can study and learn in a safe 
environment.

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