On June 12, Governor Andrew Cuomo
directed the lights of One World Trade Center's 408-foot spire to be displayed
in the colors of the pride flag in the wake of the horrific terrorist attack
that took place in Orlando, Florida. New York stands in solidarity with the
LGBT community and mourns the loss of the Americans whose lives were cut short
by this senseless act of violence.
“From Stonewall to marriage equality to
protecting transgender individuals to the first-in-the nation executive action
to ban conversion therapy, New York has led the way in the fight for LGBT rights.
In this state, we believe that no matter your race, creed, color, gender
identity or expression you have the right live your life free from persecution
and prejudice," said Governor Cuomo.
"This senseless act of terror
reminds us that there are those who seek to undermine these very values and the
progress we have achieved. We will not let this happen. An attack on one is an
attack on all. New York joins the rest of the nation in rejecting this hate,
fear and extremism and stands shoulder to shoulder with the LGBT community.
“Tonight, I am directing One World Trade
Center to be lit the colors of the pride flag in a tribute to LGBT Americans
and the lives that were lost. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my deepest
thoughts and prayers to those affected by this horrendous tragedy.”
Source: Press Office, Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo
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