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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday May 19, 2009        


CONTACT:
Arden Manning

(207) 622-6233

Maine Dems Welcome Rep. Barney Frank to Maine for Pride Event  

 
(AUGUSTA, MAINE) - In honor of the historic passage of Maine's marriage equality law, Congressman Barney Frank will join the Maine Democratic Party for a celebration on June 20th during Southern Maine Pride 2009.  The event, a grassroots fundraiser for the Maine Democratic Party, will recognize Maine legislators who were vocal advocates for the marriage equality law.  The event will last from 6 to 9 in the evening on Saturday June 20th at the Harbour's Edge Room on Custom House Wharf in Portland. 

"We are honored that Rep. Frank will join us in Maine this year", said Arden Manning, executive director of the Maine Democratic Party.  "As a consistent advocate for the LGBT community, I am sure Rep. Frank was pleased to learn that Maine becomes just the fifth state in the nation to support full marriage equality.  We are thrilled to have the Representative join us in thanking Maine legislators for their courageous work on this issue in Augusta."   

Congressman Frank commented, "I'm very glad to be able to congratulate my neighbors in Maine on this latest affirmation of their commitment to fairness.  I'm especially pleased to be able to thank my friend and former House colleague, Governor Baldacci, for signing it.  And I'm happiest of all to be attending with my partner, Jim Ready, a Maine resident who is proud of his state."

As chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Frank has been a leading voice of reason through the many recent economic recovery debates in Washington. He is regarded as a champion for civil rights and for the LGBT community in particular.

Tickets are still available at www.mainedems.org/pride or by calling Rick Redmond at 622 6233 X114.

 

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