Fwd: FW: [AFFIRM] Major Victory Yesterday in Transgender Marriage License Case

[Pandora Scooter]

This just in.  Can you post the below announcement.  Good News!

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Laos, President Obama and Michelle Obama created a video announcement about Anti-bullying and the importance of everyone addressing this issue to protect every child.  Thought it may be of interest.

Best,
Maria


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Hope you don't mind but I wanted to share the following statement and
press articles regarding yesterday's agreement by the City Clerk's Office
to begin implementing steps to ensure that transgender New Yorkers have
equal access to marriage licenses. ? Sincerely, Christine C. Quinn,
Speaker


THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7116
**For Immediate Release**
March 8, 2011
_______________________________________________

Statement by City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn
Re: Victory in Transgender Marriage License Case

Today is a great day in NYC for equality and justice.  The City Clerk has
made clear that transgender New Yorkers can expect the same treatment as
all New Yorkers when they present themselves for a marriage license, and
that an individual's appearance will have no bearing on the Clerk's
decision to issue or not issue a marriage license.  This ensures that all
New Yorkers will be treated equally, with the dignity and respect they
deserve from a government agency.

This case stems from a complaint my office received from a transgender
opposite sex couple who was refused a marriage license by the City Clerk's
Office.  In response to this complaint, the Clerk's Office has agreed to
implement new guidelines and training for the staff, so that no other
transgender couples will face this type of discrimination.

I want to thank the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund and the
City Clerk's Office for working so hard to identify and create an
atmosphere devoid of discrimination.

As New Yorkers, we should celebrate this important step in our effort to
eradicate discrimination against transgender individuals, and in our work
to ensure all New Yorkers have marriage equality.

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Related Articles:

1.      TDLEF Press Statement:
http://transgenderlegal.org/headline_show.php?id=329
2.      http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41977026/ns/us_news-life/
3.
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Transgender-Couple-Allowed-to-Marry-After-117612803.html




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