Recognizing and honoring the work of community organizations and individuals who create and maintain services and educational programs for marginalized groups ensuring the resilience and prosperity of members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
H. Res. 52 is a non-binding House Resolution that recognizes and honors community organizations and individuals who create and maintain services and educational programs for marginalized groups, with a focus on strengthening the resilience and prosperity of LGBTQIA+ people. The resolution is descriptive and commemorative rather than lawmaking or funding: it lists the importance of LGBTQIA+ community spaces, highlights historical milestones and ongoing challenges (such as violence, discrimination, and the decline of LGBTQIA+ spaces), and then expresses the House’s support for continued congressional attention and backing for these organizations. While it acknowledges past and present efforts and calls for continued support, it does not create new programs or allocate funds.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes the necessity and work of those who create LGBTQIA+ community spaces and advance equality.
- 2Commends partnerships between marginalized groups and local resources that support LGBTQIA+ communities.
- 3Acknowledges the historical importance of community-building spaces in the intersectional fight against oppression (homophobia, racism, misogyny, etc.).
- 4Honors current and past organizations and individuals who provide space and organizing opportunities for LGBTQIA+ people and other marginalized communities, including people of color.
- 5Affirms the value of education and awareness initiatives that highlight the historical and cultural significance of LGBTQIA+ community spaces.
- 6Encourages continued congressional support for community organizations and individuals who foster LGBTQIA+ spaces and services.