Councilmember David A. Catania - Catania Releases Statement on Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Performed in Other States

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September 7, 2010
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Catania Releases Statement on Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Performed in Other States

Washington, D.C. – Today, Councilmember David Catania (At-Large) issued the following statement regarding the D.C. Council’s 12-0 vote to approve an amendment to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.

“Today’s vote was part of the continued march towards full equality for gays and lesbians in the District of Columbia. I was very heartened by the unanimous support the amendment received. It is also particularly pleasing that the Council took this action only moments after the Vermont legislature overrode the Governor’s veto of same-sex marriage legislation in that state. While our work on this issue won’t be finished until same-sex marriages are permitted in the District, today’s vote was a major step forward for those who support equal rights.”

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