California Governor Jerry Brown - 2011

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June 1, 2011

LGBT Pride

Welcome and best wishes to those gathered for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebrations throughout California during the month of June.

Although there is still much work to be done, several developments during the past year have given the LGBT community and its allies much cause for celebration, from the U.S. District Court’s ruling that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, to the imminent repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

Pride brings together the LGBT community and allies in the spirit of solidarity and demonstrates to the world that the rich diversity of the Golden State is the source of our greatest strengths. LGBT Pride also highlights the significant leadership role that the LGBT community has taken in the struggle for the full equality of every person in our society. I commend your significant efforts in this regard and offer my continued support.

Sincerely,

s/ Jerry Brown

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