San Francisco officials preside at marriage of lesbian couple

[David__77]

By Lisa Leff, Associated Press, 2/12/2004

SAN FRANCISCO -- In a political and legal challenge to California law, city authorities officiated at the marriage of a lesbian couple Thursday and said they will issue more gay marriage licenses.

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Longtime lesbian activists Phyllis Lyon, 79, and Del Martin, 83, were married just before noon by City Assessor Mabel Teng in a closed-door civil ceremony at City Hall, mayor's spokesman Peter Ragone said. The two have been a couple for 51 years.

Ragone said that beginning at noon, officials would begin issuing marriage licenses to any gay couples applying for one.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2004/02/12/san_francisco_officials_officiate_at_marriage_of_lesbian_couple/

(My spouse and I may be taking the 80-mile drive to SF tomorrow!)

[soleft]

1. 51 years

What's more sacred than that?

[David__77]

2. This is so exciting!

I am so thankful to Mayor Newsom for taking this action. This is what what being a progressive is all about--standing up for justice and civil rights!

My spouse and I are in a state-sanctioned domestic partnership. But I think we may well have to go to SF to take the next legal step.

[ronnykmarshall]

3. Dupe

please continue here:


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=360924

[Lizz612]

4. Cool!

I hope its a nice drive, and a pleasant trip back! :evilgrin:
Go SF! About time!

[Terwilliger]

5. I'm glad I live out here!

I couldn't imagine living anywhere else! :hi:

[Moderator]

6. Dupe... locking

Please continue discussion within the original LBN thread on this topic, which can be found here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=360924

Thanks!

DU Moderator