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On the recordJune 14, 2021
In honor of LGBTQ-plus Pride Month, I would like to recognize Brandon Wolf. Life changed for Brandon Wolf when, on June 12, 2016, he escaped Pulse nightclub with his life. That night a gunman murdered 49 mostly LGBTQ people of color, including his best friends, Drew and Juan, celebrating in their safe space. In the wake of the tragedy, Brandon dedicated his life to honoring the victims with action. He has become a fierce advocate for commonsense gun safety reforms, becoming the first survivor of the shooting to share his testimony before this Congress. He frequently steps forward to share his story courageously and demands better from lawmakers. Brandon has also become an unapologetic advocate for LGBTQ civil rights, amplifying the voices of marginalized people and resisting homophobia and transphobia. He cofounded The Dru Project, a youth-serving organization that has given over $100,000 in college funding to emerging LGBTQ leaders. Brandon also serves as the media relations manager for Equality Florida, our State's largest LGBTQ civil rights organization For this and more, Mr. Brandon Wolf, we honor you. Honoring Lisa Barr
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Darren Soto
Democratic · Florida
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Jun 14, 2021

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