Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance
The Commonwealth of Virginia's Oldest Continuously Operating Nonpartisan LGBT Organization
At AGLA’s April 25 reception, Delegate Adam Ebbin presented the following proclamation that passed in the General Assembly. Pictured at the ceremony are (L-R) Delegate Al Eisenberg, Tom DePriest (AGLA’s first president in 1981), Delegate David Englin, Senator Patcy Ticer, Delegate Adam Ebbin, Kris McLaughlin (Current AGLA president), Delegate Bob Brink, and Senator Mary Margaret Whipple.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 492
Offered March 6, 2006
Passed March 11, 2006
Commending the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
WHEREAS, the women and men of the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance are recognized for their commitment to improving the Arlington community through education, public service, and leadership; and
WHEREAS, established in 1981, Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA) is the oldest continually operating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organization in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, AGLA's mission is to provide community service in Arlington; raise political, nonpartisan awareness of gay and lesbian voices; and provide an arena for social and recreational events; and
WHEREAS, AGLA is integrated into Arlington's community and participates in the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Arlington County Fair, conducts environmental cleanup projects, and raises money for the Arlington Food Assistance Center, the Arlington Free Clinic and other charitable groups; and
WHEREAS, since 2000 the AGLA Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to up to three college-bound high school seniors from Arlington public schools who have made an exceptional contribution towards openness, diversity, and safety; and donations continue to grow; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kris McLaughlin, President of the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance, as an expression of the General Assembly's best wishes for continued success.
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