day of remembrance

WHEREAS, Washington State has a long-standing tradition of upholding the dignity of the individual, supporting legal equality and fair treatment for all citizens, and ensuring that acts of neglect and violence towards any segment of the population will not be tolerated; and

WHEREAS, transgender people, who often are undeservedly maligned and misunderstood, contribute greatly to our state's rich diversity and prosperity; and

WHEREAS, Transgender Day of Remembrance honors those who have died by homicide at the hand of ignorance and prejudice, while attempting to pursue the American dream and equality; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the State of Washington, do hereby proclaim November 20, 2008, as

Transgender Day of Remembrance

in Washington State, and I urge all citizens to join me in this special observance, and to work towards eliminating discrimination on all levels and to promote tolerance.

                                                                        Signed this 10th day of November, 2008

                                                                        Governor Christine O. Gregoire  

• Amanda Swarr hosts a brown bag lunch at Q Center (450 Schmitz Hall) at 12:30 pm.
• A Candlelight Vigil for the general public takes place Thursday evening at 6:30 pm.  at 15th Ave NE and Campus Parkway
  

   

• Amanda Swarr hosts a brown bag lunch at Q Center (450 Schmitz Hal)l at 12:30 pm.
• A Candlelight Vigil for the general public takes place Thursday evening at 6:30 pm.  at 15th Ave NE and Campus Parkway