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Recognizing Clela Rorex: Pioneer of Civil Rights and Marriage Equality.

A resolution submitted to the U.S. Senate honors Clela Rorex, a county clerk who, in 1975, issued the first marriage license to a same-sex couple in the United States. This document recognizes her bravery and contribution to advancing civil rights, noting that her actions took place 40 years before nationwide marriage equality. The resolution also designates a specific date to honor her memory.
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The resolution recognizes Clela Rorex as a pioneer in the fight for civil rights and marriage equality.
The document designates March 26, 2023, as "Clela Rorex Day".
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Print number: 118_SRES_118
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2023-03-23