PROVIDENCE - Rhode Islanders United for Marriage, the leading advocacy group for same-sex marriage in Rhode Island, issued this statement after Governor Chafee signed the legislation on Thursday:
"This is truly a proud day for Rhode Island. Gov. Chafee's signature on this historic marriage equality legislation ensures that all families are recognized, valued and respected equally under the law.''
Added former Rep. Ray Sullivan, the group's campaign director: "We owe a deep debt of gratitude to Speaker Gordon Fox, Representatives Arthur Handy and Frank Ferri for their commitment and leadership in the House, to Senators Donna Nesselbush and Joshua Miller and former Senator Rhoda Perry for their advocacy in the Senate, and to the tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders who made phone calls, knocked doors and wrote letters as part of the largest grassroots, legislative campaign in our state's history."