H U M A N
R I G H T S
C A M P A I G N
Monica
F. Helms
President
Transgender
American Veterans Association
2041
Hut ton Drive
Dear
Ms. Helms.
I am the new President of the Human Rights
Campaign, the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT)
civil rights organization, and I am writing to applaud the incredible work you
are doing at the Transgender American Veterans Association. Specifically, the
upcoming Transgender Veterans March to the Wall has great potential to educate
America about the important contributions that transgender veterans have made
to this nation.
As you are aware, this historic occasion will not only serve to honor the many transgender veterans who have face reprehensible discrimination from the U.S. military, but it will also serve to raise awareness for the need to honor all of our veterans - including the many brave gay, lesbian, bbisexual and transgender service members who have served this nation proudly.
Furthermore, I hope this occasion also serves as
a learning tool for the many gay, lesbian and bisexual members of our community
who still know too little about their transgender brothers and sisters. I
sincerely appreciate the work you're doing and wish you the best of luck with
the upcoming march.
Sincerely
Cheryl
A. Jacques
Executive Director
&
President
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