SLDN will also honor international singer-songwriter Lady Gaga by presenting her with the Randy Shilts Visibility Award. Named for award-winning author Randy Shilts, this award recognizes accomplishments in bringing the plight of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) service personnel to the public’s attention. SLDN clients including former Air Force Major Mike Almy, former Air Force Staff Sergeant David Hall, and former Army Sergeant First Class Stacy Vasquez – who escorted Lady Gaga at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in September – will accept the award on her behalf.
Partnering with SLDN, Lady Gaga dramatically raised the profile of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" when she urged the Senate to repeal this law throughout 2010, culminating with her appearance on the VMAs, and her going to Maine on September 20 to call for DADT repeal.
“Lady Gaga’s outspoken commitment to end ‘Don’t Ask’ discrimination renewed the call for repeal on the national stage and emboldened millions of young people to get engaged, take action and play a decisive role in repealing this bad law,” Sarvis said. “We are profoundly grateful to Lady Gaga for her passion and tireless involvement.”
Source: sldn.org
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