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City of Seattle
Gregory J. Nickels, Mayor
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NEWS ADVISORY
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| SUBJECT: Mayor Praises State Legislature for Recognizing Gay Rights
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
1/27/2006 3:30:00 PM |
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alex Fryer (206) 684-8358
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Mayor Praises State Legislature for Recognizing Gay Rights
"It's a matter of fairness"
"Today, the Washington State Legislature honored the memory of former
State Representative Cal Anderson, who courageously began the battle so
many years ago to protect gay and lesbian people from the hatefulness of
discrimination. I am proud that our state can now fully realize its
reputation as a guardian of equality and social justice for all
people."
"The billed passed today showed the country that the right of gay and
lesbian people to be protected from intolerance is fundamental to our
humanity. I would particularly like to thank Representative Ed Murray who has
carried on Cal Anderson's work with grace and dignity for so long. The
people of Seattle will be forever grateful for your leadership."
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