[Betsy]

The history of the report and the process is included in the actual document. There were dozens of people who contributed to it simply by submitting their testimony. The LGBTAC was instrumental in starting the process. David Iris Cameron, board member with ISNA was one of the pioneers who first pushed for it. Dozens more collaborated throughout last year and in the early part of this year to produce a document that we feel stands on it's own merit. Certainly, there will be some people unhappy with what it contains and others who feel the report goes too far or not far enough.

At Bodies Like Ours, we are very happy with it and look at it as a road map for the months and years ahead. Please be sure to read the position statement we released concerning it, which is available in the resource area we put together.

However, I want to acknowledge the hard work of Peter Trinkl. Peter attended every single meeting held by the Commissioners over the past year as well as each meeting of the SF HRC Lesbian, Gay, Transgender Advisory Committee (LGBTAC)

He was a key person in what the report contains (and doesn't contain to a certain extent).

He deserves many kudos for his veracity and dedication to this document.

Thank you, Peter Trinkl. You are my hero.

Each of the people involved in the creation and publication of the report deserve kudos today. This is especially true for Marcus Arana, the principal author of the report and a member of the HRC staff. Thank you Marcus.

Betsy