House LGBT Caucus Responds to Shooting at LGBT Nightclub
1433 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
Date: June 12, 2016 Contact: Roddy Flynn, (202) 226-7572
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
House LGBT Caucus Responds to Shooting at LGBT Nightclub
Washington, DC – The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus today responded to the tragic mass shooting that occurred early this morning at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
"The entire LGBT Equality Caucus is horrified by the tragic shooting in Orlando," said LGBT Equality Caucus Executive Director Roddy Flynn. "Though details are still emerging, an attack during Pride Month against Pulse, an iconic gathering place for LGBT Floridians, has a particularly insidious impact on our entire community. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy."
Please contact Roddy Flynn at 202-257-8416 or roddy.flynn@mail.house.gov with press inquiries.
The mission of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus is to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality. The bi-partisan LGBT Equality Caucus is strongly committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBT people in the U.S. and around the world. By serving as a resource for Members of Congress, their staff, and the public on LGBT issues, the Caucus works toward the extension of equal rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and wellbeing for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.