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Statement from Senator Gianaris on the Implemenation of the Marriage Equality Act
Michael Gianaris
July 24, 2011
New York's Marriage Equality Act, which was passed on Friday, June 24, went into effect on Sunday, July 24.
Senator Gianaris said, "Today New York took its rightful place in the history books and set the tone for the rest of the nation. Congratulations to all the newlyweds!"
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