Hawaii legalizes same sex marriage

HONOLULU, Hawaii – Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie today signed into law a bill that will legalize marriage for same-sex couples in the State of Hawaii.

HONOLULU, Hawaii – Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie today signed into law a bill that will legalize marriage for same-sex couples in the State of Hawaii. The Governor signed Senate Bill 1 in a ceremony at the Hawaii Convention Center.

โ€œThe legalization of marriage for same-sex couples is part of the long history of civil rights movements in the United States,โ€ said Gov. Abercrombie. โ€œMany people have worked tireless to make this day possible. This significant piece of legislation is a clear example of people exercising courage, determination and patient perseverance. The result advances equity in marriage and honors all First Amendment religious imperatives.โ€

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