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The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network announced today that U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) will be honored with the organization's Randy Shilts Award.
The award will be presented at SLDN's dinner on May 13 in Washington, DC.
In a statement announcing the selection of Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen SLDN Executive Director C. Dixon Osborne said, ""In addition to supporting repeal of the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' law, she rejected an attempt to amend our constitution to prohibit same-sex unions, is a staunch supporter of employment non-discrimination and has been a tireless Congressional advocate on behalf of Americans living with HIV/AIDS. SLDN is proud to have Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen as an ally in Congress. We are pleased to honor her work on behalf our community."
Of 435 members of Congress, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen is one of 110 who support repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual personnel.
The organization's complete statement may be read here. For more information on the dinner, click here.
