CER 23-0035 — Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance 48th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2019

yerJackENROLLED EvansORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 23-35 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.COLUMBIA April 2, 2019 To honor the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance on the occasion of its 48th anniversary and to recognize the distinguished individuals and organizations to which it will pay tribute at its anniversary reception.

andorcgnzehedsigusedidvdulsandgaiatostowhictilpayrbtetisrsaryWHEREAS, anniversarythe reception.Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC (“GLAA”) was founded in April 1971 to advance the cause of equal rights in the District of Columbia through peaceful participation in the political process;

WHEREAS,TheGayndesianciissAlineofWshngon,DC(GLAA)wasWHEREAS, paeilpricptonntheoiialrcss;eulrihsinheititofColumbirughGLAA WHEREAS,GLAAranks aksstheletcotnuulyatveesin,a,bieul,as tasene,anduetinng(LGBTQ)gtsranztininheouty;the oldest continuously active lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (“LGBTQ”) rights organization in the country;

WHEREAS,GLAAWHEREAS, asongoghtoimroeDsrctgvenmntsrvcstoLGBTQGLAA pole,romheolcendfreearmetsotheeprtentfHelhandheOfceofhas Humaniht;long fought to improve District government services to LGBTQ people, from the police and fire departments to the Department of Health and the Office of Human Rights;

wrkngwthcaiinpatesandDC.ofcastorftndiplmetastaeyforcieigWHEREAS, asrn,sstiabevcoy;GLAA played a key role in winning marriage equality in the District, working with coalition partners and District of Columbia officials to craft and implement a strategy for achieving a strong, sustainable victory;

WHEREAS, GGLAA L A A has participated in lobbying effortstodefeatefforts to defeat undemocratic and discriminatory amendments totheto District'sbudget;the District's budget;

WHEREAS,GLAAhaseennadocteorasfendafrmngduaioalWHEREAS, evionentoreualinrtyyuh;GLAA has been an advocate for a safe and affirming educational environment for sexual minority youth;

Council;EAS,GWHEREAS, LGLAA haseducaDisttvotebraticandidafoMayoandhas WHEREAS,GLAAhasroiedlaerhpinoliinefrsonawderageopulceducated isesromfmlylwtohumargt,halhae,ouh,eios,osig,adpulcsfty;District voters by rating candidates for Mayor and the Council;

WHEREAS, GGLAA Lhas Aprovided Aleadership hasin conductedcoalition itsadvocacyefforts andon vigilancea forthewide entirehistoryofrange D.C.of public issues, from family law to human rights, healthcare, youth, seniors, housing, and public safety;

ENROLLED ORIGINAL WHEREAS, GLAA has conducted its advocacy and vigilance for the entire history of Home Rule;Rule in the District of Columbia;

WHEREAS, GGLAA L A A maintains a comprehensive website ofLGBTQof LGBTQ advocacy materials, as well as using othernewother new media toenhanceto itsoutreach;enhance its outreach;

WHEREAS,GLAA,tis8thnnvesayReepionnApil1,219,ilprsnttsand DstnuihedevieAwardsondvdalsndogniaiostataveeredteLGBTQWHEREAS, communitnheitictfClubi,spcfcly:GLAA, at its 48th Anniversary Reception on April 18, 2019, will present its Distinguished Service Awards to individuals and organizations that have served the LGBTQ community in the District of Columbia, specifically:

©• CeterloalCenter *Global Compas• &CoocsCompassion ‘*& ieoMiuelSnce,APRChoices RESOLVED,• BYDiego THEMiguel COUNCILSanchez, OFAPR. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this Resolution may be citedasthe "Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance48th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of2019." Sec.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance 48th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2019”.

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The Council oftheof DistrictofColumbiathe salutesDistrict Gof LColumbia Asalutes AGLAA on the occasion ofits48thof its 48th Anniversary Reception on April 18,201918, 2019, and thanks itsmembersits fortheirmembers for their long record of dedicated service thathasthat has advanced thewelfarenotthe welfare not only oftheof the LGBTQ community butofbut of the entirepopulationoftheentire DistrictofColumbia.population of the District of Columbia.

Sec.3.TheSec. resolutionshalltakeeffectimmediately upon thefirstdateofpublicationinthe DsrctofColumbeite.

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The resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.