RESOLUTION

Opposition to “Limit on Marriage” Amendment

Whereas, the California State Supreme Court has ruled that gay and lesbian couples are entitled to the same rights, responsibilities and benefits currently enjoyed by heterosexual couples; and,

Whereas, marriage rights celebrate the love and commitment shared by all couples regardless of sexual orientation; and,

Whereas, the Legislature for the State of California has twice passed bills granting equal marriage rights to gay and lesbian couples; and,

Whereas, an Amendment to the State Constitution, entitled “Limit on Marriage”, has been submitted to the Secretary of State, to be placed on the November 4^th, 2008 ballot; and,

Whereas, the “Limit on Marriage” amendment would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman; and,

Whereas, the “Limit on Marriage” amendment may void the State Supreme Court’s decision; and,

Whereas, the Governor of California opposes any such amendment to the State Constitution; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, the Santa Clara County Democratic Party opposes the “Limit on Marriage” amendment and any proposed legislation which denies equal marriage rights to gay and lesbian couples; and.

Further Resolved, we respectfully ask the citizens of California and our government officials, including those the Santa Clara County Democratic Party has endorsed for election to office, to oppose the “Limit on Marriage” amendment and any legislation which would deny gay and lesbian couples equal marriage rights; and,

Further Resolved, we encourage all members of the public to vote “no” on this or any similar proposition should it be appear on a state ballot.

Passed this 5th Day of June, 2008.