SENATE MEMORIAL 33

56th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2023

INTRODUCED BY

Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics and Mimi Stewart and Peter Wirth and Leo Jaramillo and Carrie Hamblen

A MEMORIAL

COMMEMORATING THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF EQUALITY NEW MEXICO.

     WHEREAS, the coalition for human rights in New Mexico was created for the well-being of all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in New Mexico; and

     WHEREAS, in 1993, a group of New Mexicans transitioned from the coalition for human rights to create a statewide organization with the goal of equality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals; and

     WHEREAS, the coalition for human rights in New Mexico revised the organization's name to equality New Mexico and has educated legislators, educators, government department staff and residents across the state about the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender New Mexicans; and

     WHEREAS, the dedication and persistence of advocates, allies and legislators over fourteen years, starting in 1989, amended the Human Rights Act to offer protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in New Mexico; and

     WHEREAS, the actions of equality New Mexico ensured that New Mexico would respect and validate same-sex marriages; and

     WHEREAS, equality New Mexico has advocated for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors and elders in New Mexico, their safety as they age and their unique health care needs; and

     WHEREAS, three decades of continued advocacy for equity and the liberation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender New Mexicans has been instrumental in passing the Safe Schools for All Students Act; and

     WHEREAS, the work of equality New Mexico was also instrumental in passing the Gender-Free Restrooms Act; and

     WHEREAS, equality New Mexico has worked with others to repeal harmful conversion therapy legislation and to defeat anti-transgender legislation; and

     WHEREAS, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender New Mexicans and their families have benefited from the ongoing efforts of equality New Mexico;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of equality New Mexico be commemorated; and 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to equality New Mexico.

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