HomeMy WebLinkAbout1007 - SUPPORTING the Colorado Domestic Partnership ActRESOLUTION NO. 1 ~ ~~ ~
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE COLORADO
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP ACT
WHEREAS, thousands of law-abiding, ta7cpaying Coloradans are denied basic legal
protections and responsibilities merely because they live in committed, same-sex
relationships; and
WHEREAS, committed same-sex couples are not guaranteed the right to visit a partner in
the hospital, direct his or her care in a nursing home, or to leave their property to whom
they wish upon death; and
WHEREAS, gays or lesbians who die without a will are more likely to have their
property left to the government than to their partner; and
WHEREAS, this November, Colorado voters will have the opportunity to approve
Referendum I, permitting a registered civil contract between committed same-sex
couples; and
WHEREAS, Referendum I, while not allowing marriage between same-sex couples, will
provide many, but not all, of the protections and responsibilities that these couples
deserve; and
WHEREAS, the passage of Referendum I will send a strong signal throughout the
country about Colorado's commitment to fairness and equality for all people.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BOUDER, COLORADO, THAT the Boulder City Council does hereby
declare its full support of, and urges a YES vote on Referendum I, the Colorado
Domestic Parinership Act, on the November 7, 2006 Boulder County general election
ballot.
Resolved this 3rd day of October, 2006.
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Mayor
Attest
City Clerk on beha f of the
Director of Finance and Record