Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 22:48:03 -0400 From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Gonzales TX School District letter July 10, 2000 Erwin J. Ckodre, Superintendent Gonzales ISD PO Box 157 Gonzales, TX 78629-0157 Dear Mr. Ckodre: We were alarmed to read of the difficulties faced by sexual minorities and their families in your school district. As representatives of just a few of the many religious organizations, congregations and clergy around the country who are very concerned about the treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, we urge you to consider implementing non-discrimination policies and diversity training for administrators, teachers, and students. Sincerely, Barbara Lamond Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter was sent on IWG letterhead listing 22 congregations and religious organizations and 65 clergy from 16 religious traditions. Commentaries from clergy can be read at http://www.iwgonline.org/pulpit/ -- Interfaith Working Group PO Box 11706 Philadelphia, PA 19101 http://www.iwgonline.org/ iwg@iwgonline.org voice: 215-235-3050 fax: 215-232-0829