[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9031]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF NANCY KATZ AND MARGO DICHTELMILLER FOR THEIR LIFETIME 
                      OF ADVOCACY FOR LGBT RIGHTS

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nancy Katz and 
Margo Dichtelmiller for being recognized by the American Civil 
Liberties Union's LGBT Project for their advocacy and efforts on behalf 
of LGBT rights. Ms. Katz and Dr. Dichtelmiller have played an important 
role in supporting the LGBT community through their engagement at the 
state and local level.
  In a committed relationship for over 30 years, Ms. Katz and Dr. 
Dichtelmiller have been consistent champions for LGBT rights and have 
played a crucial role in achieving victories at the state and local 
level. Both have been strong supporters of Affirmations, the LGBT 
community center in Ferndale, Michigan, that offers services and 
support to individuals throughout southeast Michigan, having served as 
co-chairs for its capital campaign to raise funds for a new facility. 
Additionally, Ms. Katz and Dr. Dichtelmiller have worked with 
nonprofits and advocacy groups to improve protections for same-sex 
couples and ensure that they receive the benefits and protections that 
they deserve. They are well-known in the Michigan civil rights 
community for their commitment to justice and long record of leadership 
on these issues.
  Ms. Katz and Dr. Dichtelmiller have been at the forefront of the 
battle for LGBT rights throughout their lives, and their work has 
helped pave the way for progress at the federal, state and local level 
in providing equal rights for all. The past decade has seen dramatic 
progress in strengthening LGBT rights and protections, as well as a 
transformation in attitudes among the wider public, and this progress 
would not have been possible without Ms. Katz and Dr. Dichtelmiller's 
tireless activism and support of local organizations committed to this 
cause. Their visionary efforts have helped break down barriers and 
improve the lives of LGBT Americans, and the significant 
accomplishments underscore the impact of their actions.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Nancy Katz 
and Margo Dichtelmiller for their leadership in promoting LGBT rights. 
Their actions have set the stage for key victories for LGBT Americans.

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