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Started by Shana A, February 28, 2012, 09:04:50 AM

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February 28, 2012, 09:04:50 AM
Newton mayor appoints first transgender representative to Human Rights Commission
February 27, 2012|By Evan Allen, Town Correspondent, Globe Staff

http://articles.boston.com/2012-02-27/yourtown/31105400_1_transgender-people-transgender-residents-transgender-rights

In what advocacy groups are hailing as a historic move, Newton Mayor Setti Warren has appointed the first transgender representative to the city's Human Rights Commission.

Holly Ryan, a lifelong Newton resident and an activist for transgender rights, was named for a three-year term.

"Holly has a terrific record of public service here in our community," said Warren. "She believes in equal rights for all people, transgender and otherwise, and she is going to be a great commissioner."

This is the first time someone who is transgender has been named to the nine-member panel, Warren said.
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