Presidential proclamation on LGBT Pride Month
by: Pam Spaulding
Mon Jun 01, 2009 at 16:45:00 PM EDT
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11254/presidential-proclamation-on-lgbt-pride-monthThe big thing missing from this document is the "when." Also, there's no mention about progress in the states that now have marriage equality, or the setback of Prop 8. It was a perfect opportunity to do this, but alas, no.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release June 1, 2009
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my Administration -- in both the White House and the Federal agencies -- openly LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.
The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.
