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2001-12-15

Saturday, December 15, 2001 4:33 PM
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Kenneth Zwick, Director
Office of management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice

Dear Mr. Zwick:

I strongly urge the Dept. of Justice to draft regulations concerning the disposition of the September 11th Compensation Fund that ensure compensation to all families left bereft by this terribly tragedy, including the committed partners and children ( whether biological, adopted or simply co-parented) of the many gay and lesbian victims.

I am mindful of the fact that one of the great heroes of that day was a gay man, , on Flight 93. This is not a time to let political divisions deprive families, shattered by this tragedy ,of essential critical support.

Any concern about establishing or verifying relationships can be easily addressed by requiring affidavits or other evidence of the relationship.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Individual Comment

2001-12-15