Resolution Regarding Governor Perry & the Gay Marriage Amendment

Resolution 2005-05

Whereas;
The Texas Legislature has passed a proposed Constitutional Amendment that would bar same-gender couples from accessing the legal institution of marriage,

And whereas;
This Legislation merely restates prohibitions already codified in state law, and opens the way to ever more egregious discrimination against members of the GLBT community,

And whereas;
Governor Rick Perry chose to sign this proposed Amendment, even though his signature was not required, at a ceremony held in a conservative Christian church, thus mocking the separation of Church and State that is fundamental to the freedoms we claim as Americans,

And whereas;
Governor Perry made disparaging remarks about gay and lesbian Texans, including those presently serving their country in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars,

And whereas;
Governor Perry's remarks implied that GLBT citizens are not welcome in the State of Texas, despite the myriad ways in which such citizens enrich and serve our communities,

Therefore, be it resolved;
That the Dallas County Young Democrats call for an immediate apology by Governor Perry for his hateful remarks and his violation of the spirit of the separation of Church and Sate,

Be it further resolved;
That the Dallas County Young Democrats call upon all members, and all Texans, to work to defeat the discriminatory amendment that will be on the ballot this November.

Be it further resolved;
That a true copy of this resolution will be delivered to Governor Perry, and a letter will be sent on behalf of the Dallas County Young Democrats to the Dallas Morning News regarding our position on this matter.

Dallas County Young Democrats

Agreed to this twelfth day of July, 2005.