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Gay Catholic Leaders Celebrate Washington State Senate Approval of Same-Sex Marriage
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February 2, 2012
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DignityUSA
<p align=center><strong>Catholics Play Prominent Role in Bill’s Passage</strong></p>
<p><strong>Feb. 2 2012</strong>. In the wake of the Washington State Senate’s vote endorsing same-sex marriage DignityUSA applauds the leadership of Catholic legislators in getting one step closer to equality.</p>
<p>Leo Egashira of Seattle a DignityUSA Board member said "Prominent Catholic lawmakers in Washington State voted with their consciences and their hearts for justice and equality. Their actions demonstrate the kind of commitment to dismantling unjust structures that lies at the heart of Catholic social justice teaching. I’m so proud to be a Washington state resident and part of a Church that produces public servants committed to the entire community.”</p>
<p>Among Catholics whose efforts ensured the bill’s passage DignityUSA noted the impact of Senator Ed Murray who sponsored the bill and Senator Mary Margaret Haugen who represented the 25<sup>th</sup> vote making passage certain.</p>
<p>DignityUSA will be praying for all involved as the bill moves to Washington’s House for consideration.</p>
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<p><em>DignityUSA is the nation’s oldest and largest organization of LGBT Catholics our families friends and supporters. Founded in 1969 it has members and Chapters across the U.S.</em></p>
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