Dear SYD and LGBT Community Members,
On July 16, 2009 – Judy Chu (D-CA) was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives making history as the first Chinese-American woman elected to the United States Congress. In addition, Congresswoman Judy Chu has been a long-time friend and ardent supporter of Stonewall Young Democrats. The main mission of Stonewall Young Democrats is to give voice to LGBT youth and take action in a grassroots manner on matters of both local and national significance.
In October 17, 2009, Stonewall Young Democrats will host: “The LGBT Community Reception for Congresswoman Judy Chu“. We will celebrate her election to serve in congress and her unwavering support for the LGBT Community. We plan to commemorate the occasion with a big, yet casual, party. Congresswoman Judy Chu has advocated for LGBT rights from the late 1980s until now. Although, It was not often a popular position she was never afraid to tackle this important issues – because she knows that it is the right thing to do. Congresswoman Judy Chu is an ardent supporter of marriage equality and stands with us during this great turning point in history for LGBT Americans. During a meeting for Stonewall’s endorsement for her candidacy she was asked why she supports LGBT Rights and likening her previous injustice experience as a Chinese Immigrant said that she cannot fight for the civil rights of one group without fighting for the civil rights of the LGBT Community.
Detailed information can be found here
“SYD LOVES JUDY AND JUDY LOVES SYD!”
With Warm Regards,
Ari Ruiz
Political Vice-President
Ari.Ruiz@stonewallyoungdems.org
Our Host Committee:
Hon. Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles
Hon. Sheila Kuehl, Former State Senator
Hon. Bill Rosendahl, Los Angeles City Council Member
Hon. Jeffrey Prang, West Hollywood Council Member
Eric C. Bauman, Chairman, Los Angeles County Democratic Party
Maria Elena Durazo, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor
Ari Ruiz, Commissioner, City of Los Angeles*
Liliana Perez, Commissioner, City of Los Angeles *
Chris Braun, Rent Board Commissioner, City of Santa Monica*
Shawn Amsler, President of Stonewall Young Democrats
Michael Colorge, Executive Secretary of Stonewall Young Democrats
*Titles used for identification purposes only
Enjoy some photos of Congresswoman Chu with SYD:
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- SYD Political VP Ari Ruiz and Congresswoman Judy Chu
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- Then Board of Equalization Judy Chu is honored by Stonewall Young Democrats
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- Congresswoman Judy Chu speaking to SYD Members
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- Fmr. SYD President Len Nguyen with Congresswoman Judy Chu
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- Congresswoman Judy Chu at Stonewall Young Dems HERO Awards 2008
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- Fmr. SYD President Shirin Buckman and Congresswoman Judy Chu
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- SYD Executive Secretary Michael Colorge and then newly elected CA State Board of Equalization Judy Chu
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