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2001-12-19

Wednesday, December 19, 2001 9:04 AM
Equal Access to Crisis Relief


December 19, 2001

Dear Mr. Kenneth Zwick,

I write in support of equal access to benefits under the September 11
Victims Relief Fund for all victims, regardless of sexual orientation or
marital status. It would be unjust to deny such access to partners and/or
children of gay and lesbian victims of the September 11 attack.

The State of New York has set an example by adopting a policy granting
compensation benefits "on a showing of mutual interdependence with the
victim, in recognition that anyone who shared with the victim living
expenses, day to day activities and the emotional bonds of family deserves
help in this time of need." That is the way it should be.

Thank you for considering my concerns. I look forward to hearing from you
about your efforts to ensure that all surviving victims of the September 11
attacks have equal access to the relief fund.


Sincerely,

Individual Comment
Indianapolis, In

2001-12-19