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 | Chosen nominees were inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame during the 17th annual ceremony, held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2007, in Sidney R. Yates Gallery at the Chicago Cultural Center,
77 E. Randolph Street. The reception began at 5:30 p.m., and the program at 6:00 p.m. The event was free and open to the public. [More Information] [Word Press Release] |
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The Chicago
Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame is both a historic event and an
exhibit. Through the Hall of Fame, residents of Chicago and the
world are made aware of the contributions of Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
communities and the communities' efforts to eradicate homophobic
bias and discrimination.
With the support of the City of Chicago Commission on Human
Relations, the Advisory Council on Gay and Lesbian Issues (now the Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender Issues) established the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in June 1991.
The inaugural induction ceremony took place during Gay and Lesbian Pride
Week at City Hall, hosted by Mayor Richard M. Daley. This was
the first event of its kind in the country.
The Hall of Fame recognizes the
volunteer and professional achievements of lesbians and gay men,
their organizations, and their friends, as well as their
contributions to the lesbian and gay community and to the City of
Chicago. This is a unique tribute to dedicated individuals and
organizations whose services have improved the quality of life for
all of Chicago's citizens.
Induction into the Hall of Fame
symbolizes that the recipient either has made a contribution with
far-reaching effects on the quality of life for Chicago's lesbian
and gay community or the city of Chicago, or has made a significant
long-term contribution to the well-being of Chicago's lesbian and
gay community.
The
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame is privately funded through generous
donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Staff support is
provided by the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations, members of
the Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues, and volunteers. |
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|  | | In Memory of Earnest E. Hite, Jr. | |  | | In Memory of Mary M. York of Mulryan & York | |  | | In Memory of Larry McKeon | |
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