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Benjamin L. Hooks					James D. Williams
Executive Director					Director/Public Relation

RESOLUTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP)

WHEREAS, the NAACP has historically supported efforts to eliminate unfair
discrimination and to protect the civil rights and human rights of individuals;
and

WHEREAS, thousands of Americans are denied opportunities enjoyed by other
Americans because they are homosexual or because they are presumed to be
homosexual; and

WHEREAS, lesbian and gay Americans seek protections from discrimination in the
military and seek equal opportunities in the areas of employment, housing and
access to public services; and

WHEREAS, there will be a national demonstration this year to support the 
principle that Americans can work and live together despite their differences,
including difference as to sexual orientation;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the NAACP supports the efforts to end 
discrimination against gay men and lesbian Americans in areas of American life
where all Americans deserve equal protection and equal opportunity under the
law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE, that the NAACP supports the elimination of the 
requirement that  homosexuals declare their sexual preference on forms required
for serving in the military; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the NAACP endorses and will participate in the
upcoming national demonstration for equal and civil rights for all citizens
regardless of sexual orientation.

February 20, 1993.