National March! On Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights: Official Souvenir Program Page: 24
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Dear Congressperson /,
I am writing to urge your active support and co-sponsorship of
H.R.2074 (Congressperson Ted Weiss/Congressperson Henry Waxman,
Chief Sponsors). This legislation would amend existing civil rights law
to prohibit discrimination based on "affectional preference or sexual
orientation" in employment, housing, and the military.
Many lesbians and gay men face unjust discrimination in employment,
etc. if they are discovered to be lesbian or gay. H.R.2074 would
simply guarantee to lesbian and gay people the same rights taken for
granted by most others in our society.
Because of fear of discrimination, many of your lesbian and gay con-
stituents may not have discussed this concern with you previously.
But, I can assure you this legislation does affect a substantial number
of your constituents. Many people live in constant fear that if they are
"discovered" to be lesbian or gay they may be fired from their jobs,
evicted from their apartments or homes, or face other forms of
discrimination. A person's sexual orientation is as irrelevant to job per-
formance etc. as their race, creed, color, national origin or gender.
I would like to learn your views on the issue of civil rights for lesbians
and gay people, and more particularly, your views on H.R.2074. If
you have questions or concerns regarding the legislation, I'm sure the
Gay Rights National Lobby, the March on Washington Constituency
Lobby Committee, or the National Gay Task Force, would be anxious
to discuss them with you. They can be reached at (202) 462-4255.
This issue means a great deal to me and I'll appreciate your serious
consideration of this important civil rights matter.
Sincerely,
(Name)
(Address)
(City, State, Zip)24
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D.C. Media Committee. National March! On Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights: Official Souvenir Program, pamphlet, 1979; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc276226/m1/26/?rotate=90: accessed June 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.