For the seventh year in a row, Congressmember Jimmy Panetta has spoken out on the floor of Congress to support LGBTQIA+/Ally Youth for the National Day of Silence.
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and allies who marked the National Day of Silence on April 14, 2023.
On this day, people around the country and in California’s 19th Congressional District, stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community by taking a vow of silence. Students raise awareness on the challenges and hurdles that continue to face our LGBTQ youth and their fellow classmates.” – Congressmember Jimmy Panetta
Video available here + speech transcript available here
We are grateful to Congressmember Panetta and his congressional staff for their support of the LGBTQIA+/Ally youth community.
