<p>The Associated Press Posted on November 7, 2003 Angered by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin's endorsement of Republican Bobby Jindal of Baton Rouge for governor, the mayor's entire advisory committee on gay and lesbian issues resigned Thursday.</p>
<p>"Mr. Jindal has ignored numerous requests over the last three months to meet with representatives of our community to discuss issues, including economic development and civil rights," says a letter written by Randal M. Beach on the behalf of the Advisory Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues.</p>