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Message from Bruce Anderson, Interim Executive Director

March 26, 2009

Last night at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center’s third annual Center Dinner, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg publicly announced his support for a marriage equality bill. Having Mayor Bloomberg as an ally in this fight for recognition of same-sex marriage is a tremendous triumph, as well a strong indicator of even more inspiring change to come.

“I think you see that the tide is turning, that support is mounting,” Bloomberg said to more than 350 guests. “It’s still not going to be easy. There are people who don’t agree, but it’s incumbent on all of us to explain to people that this really is a basic right that people should have, and I think that it’s time for Albany to set politics aside and do the right thing, and pass the gay marriage bill.”

The Center applauds Mayor Bloomberg for standing up for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. With Senator Schumer’s recent call for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, our community continues to gain significant support for civil rights.

It is extremely meaningful that Mayor Bloomberg chose the Center to make this announcement as the Center has been New York City’s home for our community for over twenty-five years. Thanks to every person who is connected to the Center, we remain a strong advocate for LGBT issues. With continued support from our community, we will be able to reinforce and act upon the need for change that Mayor Bloomberg has boldly set in motion.

Thank you,

Bruce Anderson

Interim Executive Director and Board President

Center Board Member Rachel Lavine, Speaker Christine Quinn, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Center Interim Executive Director Bruce Anderson at Center Dinner 2009. Photo ©2009 CLINT SPAULDING/PatrickMcMullan.com

Press about Mayor Bloomberg’s Announcement at the Center Dinner

Video: Bloomberg Vows To Pressure Albany On Gay Marriage, NY1, March 26, 2009

Bloomberg Urges New York to Pass Gay Marriage Bill, Advocate.com, March 26, 2009

Mayor Michael Bloomberg Stands Up for Gay Marriage, Gay Wired, March 26, 2009

Bloomberg Says Time “Right” to Move Marriage Bill, Gay City News, March 26, 2009

NYC’s Bloomberg endorses gay marriage, again, WCAX, March 26, 2009

Mayor Bloomberg shows support for gay marriage in New York, PinkNews.co.uk, March 26, 2009

Mayor Bloomberg urges New York State to pass bill to allow gay marriage, NY Daily News, March 26, 2009

AP: In New York, support from Bloomberg and Schumer, The Union Leader, March 26, 2009

Bloomberg Calls For Gay Marriage Bill, Joe.My.God, March 26, 2009

Bloomberg endorses gay marriage, again, Crain’s New York, March 26, 2009

Bloomberg: Ready To Testify For Same-Sex Marriage In New York, Towleroad, March 26, 2009

Mayor Bloomberg Supports Gay Marriage Too, You Know, Gothamist, March 26, 2009

Bloomberg Ready to Back Gay Marriage in NY, GayAgenda.com, March 26, 2009

Bloomberg Now Supports Same-Sex Marriage, New York Blade

Bloomberg Reiterates his Support of Gay Marriage, here! News Blog, March 26, 2009

Find the most up-to-date information and press at www.gaycenter.org/advocacy/marriage