Rally to Support President Mote's Domestic Partnership Proposal
October 11th, 2007 at 4:00pm
Nyumburu Amphitheater
In 1994, the University of Maryland's University Senate voted by a large margin in favor of domestic partner benefits; yet despite repeated attempts to move forward, off campus forces have prevented implementation. On April 16, 2007 President Mote submitted a proposal to Chancellor Kirwan.
The proposal requests that the University of Maryland, College Park be permitted to use existing funds to implement Domestic Partnership Benefits.
The Pride Alliance understands that government agencies are reviewing the President's proposal, yet it is far past time to move forward on Domestic Partnership Benefits.
We are urging Governor O'Malley, Chancellor Kirwan, and the Board of Regents to make President Mote's proposal a reality.
The Pride Alliance invites you to attend our rally and show your support for Domestic Partnership Benefits.
Confirmed Speakers:
Dr. Phil Nash (Asian American Studies Dept.)
Delegate Mizuer (MD District 20)
Delegate Pena-Melnyk (MD District 21)
Senator Raskin (MD District 20)
Senator Madaleno (MD District 18)
Pat Wojahn & Dave Kolesar (Plantiffs in MD Marriage Court Case)
Doug Duncan (Former Montgomery County Executive, VP of Academic Affairs UMD)
Elbridge James (President of Progressive MD, Former President of NAACP MD)
For more information, please contact VP.Pride@umd.edu or 301.405.0755
Kudos to the Pride Alliance. I know all its officers have been working very hard. This is exactly the type of event needed. If you can make it, make it. Numbers mean a lot.
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