Marriage equality bill sponsors issue apology to families
Mon. June 3, 2013 1:55 PM
Dear Marriage Equality Advocates,
Like you, we are incredibly disappointed about what happened Friday in Springfield. But let's not forget something very important: Marriage equality is going to happen.
As a community, we must come together, assess our strategy, and redouble our efforts in the fight for fundamental fairness. This is not the time for us to splinter — for that is exactly what our opponents want.
The more united we are in the coming days and weeks, the sooner the bill will get passed — and the sooner our dream of full equality will become a reality.
We want to extend our sincerest apologies to the families who rushed to Springfield in the waning hours of session to support equality in anticipation of this historic vote. You have been and continue to be our inspiration and we pledge to fight together until we achieve full equality for all Illinois families.
Sincerely,
Christian L. Mitchell
State Representative, 26th District
Maria Antonio Berrios
State Representative, 39th District
Greg Harris
State Representative, 13th District
Kelly M. Cassidy
State Representative, 14th District
Deborah Mell
State Representative, 40th District
Sam Yingling
State Representative, 62nd District
Lou Lang
State Representative, 16th District
Sara Feigenholtz
State Representative, 12th District
Naomi D. Jakobsson
State Representative, 103rd District
Ann M. Williams
State Representative, 11th District
Robert F. Martwick
State Representative, 19th District
Mike Smiddy
State Representative, 71st District
Robyn Gabel
State Representative, 18th District
Barbara Flynn Currie
State Representative, 25th District
Heather A. Steans
State Senator, 7th District
Laura Fine
State Representative, 17th District
Watch: Greg Harris and Deb Mell personal statements on SB10 failure
Like you, we are incredibly disappointed about what happened Friday in Springfield. But let's not forget something very important: Marriage equality is going to happen.
As a community, we must come together, assess our strategy, and redouble our efforts in the fight for fundamental fairness. This is not the time for us to splinter — for that is exactly what our opponents want.
The more united we are in the coming days and weeks, the sooner the bill will get passed — and the sooner our dream of full equality will become a reality.
We want to extend our sincerest apologies to the families who rushed to Springfield in the waning hours of session to support equality in anticipation of this historic vote. You have been and continue to be our inspiration and we pledge to fight together until we achieve full equality for all Illinois families.
Sincerely,
Christian L. Mitchell
State Representative, 26th District
Maria Antonio Berrios
State Representative, 39th District
Greg Harris
State Representative, 13th District
Kelly M. Cassidy
State Representative, 14th District
Deborah Mell
State Representative, 40th District
Sam Yingling
State Representative, 62nd District
Lou Lang
State Representative, 16th District
Sara Feigenholtz
State Representative, 12th District
Naomi D. Jakobsson
State Representative, 103rd District
Ann M. Williams
State Representative, 11th District
Robert F. Martwick
State Representative, 19th District
Mike Smiddy
State Representative, 71st District
Robyn Gabel
State Representative, 18th District
Barbara Flynn Currie
State Representative, 25th District
Heather A. Steans
State Senator, 7th District
Laura Fine
State Representative, 17th District
Watch: Greg Harris and Deb Mell personal statements on SB10 failure