Lady Gaga is known for her unpredictable behavior, but her support of the gay and lesbian community has been consistent. Now the singer is being recognized for her efforts, and more importantly, by those she has worked so hard to help. Read more inside and watch Lady Gaga pre-recorded acceptance speech at the SLDN dinner after this jump...
On the same night the entertainment industry honored their own with the GLAAD awards, more than 1,300 guests packed the National Building Museum on Saturday as the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) held its 19th annual National Dinner.
Hosted by Chris Matthews, the dinner honored Gaga and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, who also provided the event's keynote address, for their efforts to help repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'
Gaga was presented with the Randy Shilts Visibility Award, which recognizes accomplishments in bringing the plight of LGBT service personnel to the public's attention.
SLDN clients and military service men and women including former Army Sergeant First Class Stacy Vasquez, who escorted Lady Gaga at the MTV Video Music Awards this past September, accepted the award on her behalf as she delivered a pre-recorded acceptance speech.
"Lady Gaga's outspoken commitment to end 'Don't Ask' discrimination helped to renew the call for repeal on the national stage and emboldened millions of young people to get engaged, take action, and play a decisive role in repealing this bad law," said Zoe Dunning, retired Navy commander and SLDN board co-chair. "We are profoundly grateful to Lady Gaga for her passion and tireless involvement."
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