In celebration of Pride Month, Assemblymember Alex Lee and Marty Kludjian recognized six individuals and an organization for their outstanding contributions to the LGBTQ+ community in Assembly District 24. The honorees included Malaya Arevalo, Yudy Deng, and Adrienne Keel, who have dedicated their work to healthcare access, public-private partnerships for inclusion, and LGBTQ+ youth advocacy, respectively. Additionally, Drew Lloyd and Todd Isaacson were acknowledged for their efforts in civil liberties advocacy and community programming. Jeff Spencer was honored for promoting a welcoming ministry for LGBTQ+ individuals, while the Silicon Valley Gay Softball League was recognized for its pioneering role in local LGBTQ+ sports.
"As a trans feminine, person of color of immigrant experience, Arevalo is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality, inclusive and affordable healthcare."
"Following a 16-year marriage, Deng came out, and her personal journey fueled her passion for building meaningful public-private partnerships that enhance inclusion, equity and cultural connections."
"Since 2018, [Keel] has led the LGBTQ+ Youth Space and has been awarded two Community Hero Awards in Santa Clara County for her work."
"Lloyd served on the volunteer board of the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, advocating for the civil liberties of LGBTQ+ community members since 1984."
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