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Former Democratic party member of the Vermont House of Representatives (1991-1993), being the first openly gay person to be elected to the House in the state. Worked for LGBTQ rights while in office. Served with the Democratic National Committee. Was re-elected in 1993 but died from AIDS before the session resumed. The Ron Squires Award was created in the state to honour voluntary services to the Democratic Party. | Former Democratic party member of the Vermont House of Representatives (1991-1993), being the first openly gay person to be elected to the House in the state. Worked for LGBTQ rights while in office. Served with the Democratic National Committee. Was re-elected in 1993 but died from AIDS before the session resumed. The Ron Squires Award was created in the state to honour voluntary services to the Democratic Party. | ||
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| + | * [[First Out Elected State Politicians - United States of America]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:59, 27 October 2014
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1951 - 1993
Occupation
Politics
Description
Former Democratic party member of the Vermont House of Representatives (1991-1993), being the first openly gay person to be elected to the House in the state. Worked for LGBTQ rights while in office. Served with the Democratic National Committee. Was re-elected in 1993 but died from AIDS before the session resumed. The Ron Squires Award was created in the state to honour voluntary services to the Democratic Party.
