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2001-11-28

November 28, 2001

Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs
Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Main Building, Room 3140
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20530

Re: Comments on the Department of Justice's Rulemaking Regarding the September
11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001

Dear Mr. Zwick:

The outpouring of support from both public and private organizations to help the victims
of the September 11 attacks and their families has been incredible. But these efforts
have also underscored the vulnerabilities that gay and lesbian couples face because
their relationships are not legally recognized.

Gay and lesbian partners and families have the same love and commitment that other
families have and they have experienced the same horrendous grief and loss. Please
follow the example of the American Red Cross, Governor Pateki and Mayor Giulliani
and do all you can to make federal relief efforts available to gay and lesbian partners
and families.

Sincerely,

Individual
Marathon, WI

2001-11-28