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New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. honored Tony-recipient Denis O’Hare, songwriter-playwright Bruce Sussman, and five other leaders in business and the community at his 2003 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Celebration on Wednesday, June 18th.

Thompson lauded the honorees for excelling in their fields and in their communities.

“Our successes are only possible because of the commitment, tenacity, and leadership of so many people,” Thompson said in addressing nearly 200 attendees at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in Manhattan. “We honor a special group of outstanding individuals who have displayed these qualities and made great contributions to the life of our city.”

O’Hare has received a Tony, Village Voice Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award, a Lucille Lortel Award and honors from the Outer Critics Circle for his performance in Broadway’s “Take Me Out.” Thompson also honored:

• Bruce Sussman, Songwriter and Playwright
• Ana Oliveira, Executive Director, Gay Men’s Health Crisis
• Terry Kaelber, Executive Director, Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE)
• Michael Tracy, President, Out Professionals and First Vice President, Investments, Smith Barney
• Melissa Sklarz, Chairperson, LGBT Committee, Community Board 2
• Deborah Edel, Co-founder, The Lesbian Herstory Archives of New York City
• Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel Choir, performed during the celebration.