Attached please find letters sent to Clinton, Reno and Apple, Inc. **************************************************** P-FLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays Celebrating Real Family Values December 8, 1993 President William J. Clinton The White House Office of the President 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: On behalf of PFLAG, I would like to thank you for issuing an "Equal Opportunity Statement" which includes sexual orientation. The fact that the White House has included sexual orientation in its personnel policy is a powerful message of commitment to a truly open and inclusive society. We at PFLAG salute your efforts to protect our loved ones from discrimination at the highest levels. Thank you for your consideration and efforts. Sincerely, Mitzi Henderson President P-FLAG: 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: PFLAGNTL@AOL.COM **************************************************** P-FLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays Celebrating Real Family Values December 8, 1993 Attorney General Janet Reno Department of Justice Constitution Avenue & 10th Street, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Ms. Reno: On behalf of PFLAG, I would like to thank you for ending the practice of discrimination based on sexual orientation when conducting security clearances for members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. We are pleased that the Department of Justice has acted to abolish an unfounded and blatantly discriminatory policy. We trust the Department of Justice will see that the new policy is followed, and urge you to continue to bring your leadership in this area to all of the divisions of the Justice Department. We at PFLAG salute your efforts to protect our loved ones from discrimination at the highest levels. Thank you for your consideration and efforts. Sincerely, Mitzi Henderson President P-FLAG: 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: PFLAGNTL@AOL.COM **************************************************** P-FLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays Celebrating Real Family Values December 8, 1993 Apple Computer, Inc. Michael Spindler, President and CEO MS 38-A 20525 Mariani Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Dear Mr. Spindler: On behalf of PFLAG, a nationwide organization dedicated to preserving the family, educating society and advocating for equal rights for our gay, lesbian and bisexual loved ones, I thank you and the Apple Corporation for its anti-discrimination policy and extension of benefits to same-sex partners. We at PFLAG understand what it means to be discriminated against and what it feels like to not be welcomed. We applaud Apple's public statements and the company's commitment to its principles in the recent negotiations with Williamson County, Texas. We trust that Apple will continue to show that commitment as it builds its plants and begins operations at the new site. Thank you for your support of your employees and your leadership within the business community in dedication to fairness and equality in all aspects of employment and benefits. Sincerely, Mitzi Henderson President CC: Kevin Sullivan Director, Human Resources [MS 72-P] P-FLAG: 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: PFLAGNTL@AOL.COM