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10.27.2009 12:44pm EDT
From the White House:
President Obama to Sign FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act into Law; Will Host Reception to Commemorate the Enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, October 28th at 2:30 PM President Obama will sign into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. He will deliver brief remarks and will be joined by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Members of Congress, and others.Later that day, the President will host a reception to commemorate the enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. He will deliver brief remarks at 6:05 PM, and will be joined by Attorney General Eric Holder, civil rights community leaders and others.
Judy Shepard has waged a long and tireless fight for passage of this law. After the murder of her son, she was determined to see a hate crimes law put into effect. October 28th will be a fulfilling day for her and I certainly hope she is present when the bill is signed. Everyone in the LGBT community owes her deep gratitude for her hard work. YOU GO GIRL!
I hope Judy Sheppard is invited along with the Byrd family!!