(September 14, 2006) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with Mr. Curt Shepard who is the Director of Government Relations at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. During their visit, Mr. Shepard thanked the congresswoman for her support of the center and its homeless youth programs, which are working to help address Los Angeles' acute homeless problems particularly among unaccompanied youth. Established in 1961, the center is celebrating its 35th anniversay this year.