Dear Members, Supporters & Allies
 
VICTORY: Gender Identity and Expression To Be Added To Tampa's Human Rights Ordinance
 
I'm thrilled to announce that Tampa's Human Rights Ordinance will be amended to include Gender Identity and Expression. The City Council It passes measure by a 5-1 vote, Charlie Miranda being the only no vote.
 
I can't express how grateful I was to all who turned out to speak in favor of the measure, we actually out numbered the opposition. There were so many people lined-up to speak, the council had to extend the allotted time to accommodate all people to waiting address the council by an extra hour.
 
My sincere thanks goes out to all our community members and allies who came together as a united front for equality. Your calls, faxes, emails and those who were able to attend the meeting, made all the difference in getting the measure passed.
 
So my friends, take out that bottle of champagne, (or bottle of pop), crack it open and toast this very important victory for our Transgender Brothers, Sisters and Uur community.
 
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has". - Margaret Mead
 
In Peace Pride & Full Equality
Zeke
 
R. Zeke Fread
Director Pride Tampa Bay
pridetb@verizon.net
Stand-up Florida West Central Director
Executive Board, Media, IT & GSA Coordinator
westfl.director@standupflorida.org
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