[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11041]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DANNY HUMPHRESS AND ENRIQUE de la 
                                 TORRE

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2014

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Lesbian, Gay, 
Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, to recognize Danny 
Humphress and Enrique de la Torre.
  Business owners and philanthropists, Danny Humphress and Enrique de 
la Torre are longtime supporters of LGBT equality in Greater Orlando 
and across the State, providing financial support, volunteering their 
time, and opening their home to host events benefiting the LGBT 
community. Danny has served on numerous committees, including chairing 
events that have raised more than $400,000 for LGBT equality. During 
important news events, such as 2013's United States v. Windsor Supreme 
Court decision, they have acted as spokesmen telling their personal 
story and the larger story of the continuing LGBT struggle for equality 
to the media.
  A devoted couple since 1989, Danny and Enrique were thrilled to have 
their relationship finally legally recognized in 2010, when they were 
married in Washington, DC. Both continue to fight to have that basic 
right afforded to everyone in their home state of Florida and across 
the United States. Recognizing that the struggle for equality doesn't 
end with marriage rights, they are dedicated to continuing their 
service to the community until true equality is achieved for all.
  I am happy to honor Danny Humphress and Enrique de la Torre, during 
LGBT Pride Month, for their efforts to further LGBT equality.

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