NEWS RELEASE: Avakian statement on historic marriage ruling

[Burr, Charlie]

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For Immediate Release
June 26, 2015
CONTACT:  Charlie Burr, (971) 673-0788

Avakian statement on historic marriage ruling

PORTLAND-Labor and Industries Commissioner Brad Avakian today praised the Supreme Court's historic ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.

"What an extraordinary day - and beautiful, historic ruling. It's a victory for freedom and an important moment for our country. All loving, committed same-sex couples will now enjoy 'equal dignity in the eyes of the law'. Today represents a full expression of our country's journey of understanding - one that's based on the notion that same-sex couples deserve to share all the same triumphs and sorrow that marriage entails. This is a landmark victory that makes our society more open, just and free."


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Charlie Burr
Communications Director
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 1045
Portland, Oregon  97232
Tel:  971-673-0788

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