Outgoing Mayor Villaraigosa Marries Prop 8 Plaintiffs:"Your Wait Is Finally Over"
Source: NBC Southern California
Two of the plaintiffs in a challenge to Proposition 8 became the first same-sex couple to marry in Los Angeles Friday afternoon, some 3 1/2 hours after an appeals court issued an order clearing the way for such unions to resume in California.
On the last business day of his administration, outgoing Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa officiated the historic ceremony held at the mayor’s press office at City Hall.
“I’ve done a few of these over the last couple years, but never have I been prouder,” Villaraigosa said at the beginning of the ceremony. “Never have I been more joyful than I am today. This is a special moment.”
Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo have been together for 12 years.....
“Your relationship is an inspiration to us all,” Villaraigosa said.
“Your bravery in the face of bigotry has made history. And thanks to you, ceremonies like this will be celebrated with joy in California and across the country.”
Read more: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Same-Sex-Marriage-Ceremony-LA-Villaraigosa-Paul-Katami-Jeff-Zarrillo--Prop-8-213608811.html
Video of the wedding can be seen here: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/mazel-tov-rachel-maddow-broadcasts-touching-live-wedding-of-prop-8-plaintiffs-live/
I watched this on the news--and yep, ended up all teary eyed.
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live long and phrosper .
