[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10102]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF LGBT PRIDE MONTH

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2014

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and 
celebrate the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender 
(LGBT) Pride Month. As the proud sponsor of H. Res 416, Encouraging the 
Celebration of the Month of June as LGBT Pride Month, along with my 
fellow LGBT caucus members, this is an issue near and dear to my heart.
  Too often have the contributions and the struggle of LGBT individuals 
for full recognition and equal protection under the law been 
intentionally ignored. That is why I join with my LGBT brothers and 
sisters this June in celebrating the positive progress we have seen 
across the country toward full recognition and equal protection for 
LGBT individuals. I also join with them to recognize the multitude of 
positive LGBT role models and public figures who are able to live their 
lives in such a way as to prove it really does ``get better'' to those 
around the world who struggle with their LGBT status.
  I firmly believe everyone should be treated fairly and equally 
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. I believe that Dr. 
King's words are as true now as they ever were in light of the 
continued invidious discrimination, hate, and bias we see against LGBT 
individuals in our world community: `Injustice anywhere is a threat to 
justice everywhere.' An injustice against a member of the LGBT 
community is a threat to justice in every community.
  In closing, Mr. Speaker, as we recognize and celebrate the month of 
June as LGBT Pride Month, let us recognize the LGBT trailblazers that 
have made this month possible and let their example guide us as we 
continue to seek equal protection under the law for all.

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