Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Remembers Ambassador James Hormel
DATE: August 13, 2021
CONTACT: laura.brantley@mail.house.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus
Remembers Ambassador James Hormel
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus remembers the legacy of Ambassador James Hormel, the first openly gay ambassador to serve the United States.
"On behalf of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, we are all deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Ambassador James Hormel who was a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community," said Equality Caucus Chair David N. Cicilline (R1-01). "Jim proudly served his country with courage and distinction paving the way for the next generation of LGBTQ leaders. I'm keeping his loved ones in my thoughts today."
Please contact Shawn Gaylord at 202-257-8416 or shawn.gaylord@mail.house.gov with press inquiries.
Founded in 2008, the mission of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is to promote equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Caucus, which is led by the nine openly LGBTQ+ members of the House of Representatives, is strongly committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. and around the world.
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