[UUA-L] UUA President Celebrates Maine Marriage Law

[Unitarian Universalist Association]

(Boston - May 6, 2009) The following statement was issued by Rev.
William G. Sinkford, Unitarian Universalist Association President,
following the legalization of equal marriage for all citizens.  Sinkford
said:


I rejoice at the good news from Maine and applaud the state's
legislature and governor for granting marriage rights to same-sex
couples.

Maine Unitarian Universalists have shown great dedication and courage in
the long struggle for marriage equality, and I congratulate them on this
important victory.   

State by state, love and fairness are prevailing over fear and
ignorance.  America is stronger when all of our families can be legally
recognized and protected.  Thanks to the Maine legislature and governor,
and to countless hard-working people of conscience, our nation's promise
of full equality for all citizens has moved one step closer to
fulfillment.  

Unitarian Universalists will continue standing on the side of love until
all fifty states honor the rights of all committed couples.  


The full text of Sinkford's statement is posted on the web at:
http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/141790.shtml .