Pictured ‘They’re your doctors, they’re your lawyers’ … Mayor Richard Daley welcomed the diversity of Chicago’s GLBT community at his annual Mayor’s pride reception June 8 at the Cultural Center. Even protester Andy Thayer got his two cents in during a post-speech meet-and-greet. Daley reiterated his support of the GLBT community, including for marriage and civil-rights issues. He also gave his strong support to the Gay Games coming to Chicago in 2006. Pictured behind him is GLBT Advisory Councilmember Bill Kelley. Remaining photos: Richard Gray with Daley; Lourdes Rodriguez receives her honor Daley received a special poster showing his support of gay marriage, from Mayor’s liaison Bill Greaves. The Health Dept. and Homofrecuencia honorees. Daley and Ald. Tom Tunney. Pride Parade Coordinator Rich Pfeiffer receives a copy of the Mayor’s annual pride proclamation. Photos by Tracy Baim
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Mayor Richard Daley hosted his annual Mayor’s GLBT pride reception June 8 at the Cultural Center—in lieu of his marching in the parade, since he takes off Sundays. Daley received strong applause for his support of same-sex marriage, and said of the Gay Games: ‘We look forward to hosting the Gay Games in ’06 and I want to thank all the organizers, and all those who have worked so hard on this. This is going to be a great event for the city of Chicago and I deeply appreciate all the people that worked so hard on this event and on getting it here in ’06 in the city of Chicago.’
Awards were given to activists Richard Gray and Lourdes Rodriguez, the Latino/a gay youth radio show Homofrecuencia, and the Chicago Department of Health.
