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Quick Hit: Houston Mayor proclaims first Transgender Day

In a celebration of the first anniversary of Houston's Transgender Center, Mayor Bill White proclaimed July 25 "Transgender Day" in the city.

Thanks to Becky for the link!

Posted by Jessica - July 27, 2009, at 11:11AM | in Politics , Trans Activism , Transgender Issues

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[0+] Author Profile Page JoanOfArc said:

Go Bill White! I've always liked the guy!

Joan

[0+] Author Profile Page Lisa said:

That is great!!! I hope more places follow his lead and create Transgender days as well.

[0+] Author Profile Page Kat said:

This makes me proud to be a Houstonian. :D

Does anyone know if any other cities have made a Transgender day? I tried to find out but I only got info on Transgender Day of Remembrance (important but not what I was looking for).

[0+] Author Profile Page shealeigh said:

this makes me proud to be a native houstonian, as well! i didn't know houston was so involved in the transgender community. wonderful!

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