[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10895]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING COMPASS, THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER (GLCC) OF PALM 
                BEACH COUNTY FOR THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Compass, 
the Gay and Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) of Palm Beach County for 
their 25th anniversary and for their continued advocacy on behalf of 
the LGBT community.
  On Saturday, June 29, Compass will hold its annual Stonewall Ball, a 
party that attracts over 1,000 attendees each year. This ball connects 
public leaders and elected officials with members of the LGBT 
community, an essential step in creating opportunities for LGBT 
citizens of South Florida to participate in public life.
  Since its inception, Compass has acted as a true champion of the LGBT 
community. As the largest gay and lesbian community center in Florida, 
Compass is visited by more than 25,000 individuals each year. It 
provides social and health-related support groups for LGBT people and 
case workers who help obtain treatment for those living with HIV/AIDS. 
Compass also organizes the Pride Business Alliance, a group that 
promotes gay-owned and gay-friendly local businesses.
  In honor of Compass GLCC's 25th anniversary, I am proud to recognize 
the entire Compass community for their achievements in promoting 
awareness and sensitivity to LGBT issues in South Florida.

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