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11-05-08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
CONTACT: Adam Ebbin
PHONE: (202) 621-5416
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Effort to Break New Ground in Texas
Fundraisers in Dallas and Plano to Highlight Failure of 15-Year-Old Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is taking its effort to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" to Texas where it will meet with state supporters, host events and do a two-day media blitz in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the first time.
"I look forward to joining our allies in Texas as we work to repeal ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' which prevents thousands of qualified personnel from serving in our nation's armed forces," said SLDN Executive Director Aubrey Sarvis. "With a new President and Congress, we now have greater opportunities to build upon renewed grassroots momentum, take decisive action to lift the ban and remind our supporters that making a difference begins with them."
An "Honor Every Veteran" reception will recognize former U.S. Army Sergeant Darren Manzella, former U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant David Hall and former U.S. Army Brigadier General Keith Kerr. The reception will take place from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, November 15, at The Round-Up Saloon (3912 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75219).
Texas is home to an estimated 66,000 lesbian and gay veterans. An estimated 65,000 lesbian and gay service members are currently on active duty and in the reserves. Since 1993, more than 12,500 of our brave men and women in uniform have been discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
To RSVP or contribute, go to www.sldn.org/events.
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is a national, non-profit legal services, watchdog and policy organization dedicated to ending discrimination against and harassment of military personnel affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and related forms of intolerance. For more information, visit www.sldn.org. A "Guide to ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell' " for journalists is available at http://sldn.3cdn.net/43b1d9fec919b5918b_1zm6bxv9l.pdf.
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Effort to Break New Ground in Texas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
CONTACT: Adam Ebbin
PHONE: (202) 621-5416
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Effort to Break New Ground in Texas
Fundraisers in Dallas and Plano to Highlight Failure of 15-Year-Old Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is taking its effort to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" to Texas where it will meet with state supporters, host events and do a two-day media blitz in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the first time.
"I look forward to joining our allies in Texas as we work to repeal ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' which prevents thousands of qualified personnel from serving in our nation's armed forces," said SLDN Executive Director Aubrey Sarvis. "With a new President and Congress, we now have greater opportunities to build upon renewed grassroots momentum, take decisive action to lift the ban and remind our supporters that making a difference begins with them."
An "Honor Every Veteran" reception will recognize former U.S. Army Sergeant Darren Manzella, former U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant David Hall and former U.S. Army Brigadier General Keith Kerr. The reception will take place from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, November 15, at The Round-Up Saloon (3912 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75219).
Texas is home to an estimated 66,000 lesbian and gay veterans. An estimated 65,000 lesbian and gay service members are currently on active duty and in the reserves. Since 1993, more than 12,500 of our brave men and women in uniform have been discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
To RSVP or contribute, go to www.sldn.org/events.
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is a national, non-profit legal services, watchdog and policy organization dedicated to ending discrimination against and harassment of military personnel affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and related forms of intolerance. For more information, visit www.sldn.org. A "Guide to ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell' " for journalists is available at http://sldn.3cdn.net/43b1d9fec919b5918b_1zm6bxv9l.pdf.
