Subject: PFLAG HI/Hilton ltr
From: [email-masked]
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 94 17:42:45 EST

PFLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
                                   Celebrating Real Family Values 
								         		                                 February 9, 1994

Mr. Baron Hilton, Chair and CEO
The Hilton Hotel Corporation
World Headquarters
9336 Civic Center Dr.
POB 5567
Beverly Hills, CA 90209
F: 310-205-4001

Dear Mr. Hilton:

As the mother of a gay son and the national president of PFLAG, I am
concerned by the statements made before the Hawaiian senate by Hilton Hotel
Regional Senior Vice-President, Dieter Huckestein.

Mr. Huckestein stated that same-sex marriage would be damaging to Hawaiian
tourism.  In addition, a Hilton spokesperson, when questioned about Mr.
Huckestein's testimony, stated that Hilton is supportive of it employees who
are active in "company relations" and will not be conducting an investigation
into Huckestein's activities.  The spokesperson continued by saying that
Huckestein was acting properly and that his actions were "industry related."

Our organization is concerned that the Hilton Hotel Corporation appears to
feel "company relations" includes supporting anti-gay legislation.  What is
the position of the corporation regarding gay and lesbian persons in regard
to:

1. Employment and benefits for gay and lesbians employees of Hilton Hotel    
         Corporation
2. Acceptance of gays, lesbians and their families as patrons.

I appreciate your time and consideration and await your prompt response.

Sincerely,
Mitzi Henderson
President

    PFLAG: PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS
     1012  14th Street, NW  Suite 700, Washington, DC  20005
(202)-638-4200    Fax: (202)-638-0243   E-mail: [email-masked]