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Congressman Jim McGovern Joins -NOH8 on The Hill- in Support of National Coming Out Day

In support of National Coming Out Day, and to celebrate this increasingly recognized worldwide holiday in recognition of the LGBT community, Congressman Jim McGovern joined 26 Members of Commerce in the second NOH8 on the Hill Photo Session, in coordination with the NOH8 campaign.

National Coming Out Day is held on October 11th each year, celebrating the coming out of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and raising awareness for the ongoing fight for equal rights. NCOD marks the anniversary of the historic 1987 National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights, which demanded the government's attention to equal rights

Held this past September and organized by CA Representative Adam B. Schiff's office, this special bipartisan photo shoot was open to all Congressmen and Senators.

Elected officials have now represented 15 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin, as well as the District of Columbia itself.

Congressman McGovern's photo and quote for the campaign are attached below.

For more information on the NOH8 campaign, visit www.noh8campaign.com

-I'm Congressman Jim McGovern and I'm happy to be a part of this campaign. I believe we need to work together to create a more tolerant, equal society.-