Throughout the year, the Region acknowledges the efforts and accomplishments of different member-groups of our diverse community. In our ongoing efforts to achieve the mission of the Agency and serve our nation, we must embrace our differences and recognize our overwhelming similarities. As members of a community, we must all strive to treat each other with dignity, respect, tolerance and fairness.

       Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in June provides an opportunity for putting aside differences, promoting understanding, recognizing similarities and affirming the human rights of all persons regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.