For those of you that didn't get to see this....

PRESS ADVISORY:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARRIAGE EQUALITY USA CELEBRATES HISTORIC CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT
DECISION IN FAVOR OF THE FREEDOM TO MARRY

Community celebrations are planned statewide, including a 5:30pm press
conference and gathering at San Francisco's LGBT Center at 1800 Market
(Corner of Market and Octavia)

Media Contacts:
Molly McKay, Media Director, 510-332-0872, media@marriageequality.org
Pamela Brown, Policy Director, 510-384-3655,
policydirector@marriageequality.org

San Francisco, California: "Today is a day we'll remember forever. I
can't wait to marry Davina after 12 wonderful years together. This
time, we'll be able to ensure our parents can be there with us too. I
am so proud to be a part of the generation who gets to see this dream
come true for all Californians," said Molly McKay, Marriage Equality USA
(MEUSA) Media Director. "We, along with many of our friends at Marriage
Equality USA, have spent years sharing the stories of our lives with our
neighbors, co-workers and friends and just knew in our heart of hearts
that this day would come and it is finally here. Simply put, we are
elated."

In a 4-3 decision authored by Chief Justice George, the California
Supreme Court has ruled that marriage is a constitutional right that
same-sex couples cannot be denied. Marriages can begin 30 days from
this decision.

"The California Supreme Court was the first in the nation to end a ban
on interracial marriage. Today, the Court once again stood up - at a
point in time when it really matters -- in support of our Constitution's
guarantees of equality and justice," noted Pamela Brown, MEUSA Policy
Director, who will marry her partner of 12 years, Shauna Rajkowski.
"Today's decision shows how carefully and sincerely the Court reflected
upon this case, and after thorough consideration, they affirmed the
principle they articulated 60 years ago: every Californian has the
freedom and right to marry the person of their choice."

Two MEUSA leaders, Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis, are named plaintiffs
in the historic lawsuit. "We are thrilled by today's decision. We've
been a loving, committed couple for over 21 years, and we are overjoyed
that we will finally be able to marry. We look forward to celebrating
with all our friends and family," said Gaffney. "We are also grateful
for the amazing work of our talented legal advocates, especially our
attorneys at the National Center for Lesbian Rights and Lambda Legal,
and the numerous pro bono attorneys who submitted a record number amicus
briefs on behalf of our families," said Lewis.

"In California, we value our diversity and recognize that despite our
differences, our lives are interwoven, and we share common hopes and
dreams for our future," stated Brown. "Today's decision recognizes that
the time has come for lesbian and gay couples to be woven into the
fabric of California families and to have the freedom to enter into the
civil institution of marriage. We, as lesbian and gay people, are your
neighbors, co-workers, friends and family members. This decision means
the world to Shauna and me. We hope that all Californians stand
together to support this decision and recognize our society is stronger
when we are all treated fairly."

Founded in 1998, Marriage Equality USA is a national grassroots
organization whose mission is to secure legally recognized civil
marriage equality for all, at the federal and state level, without
regard to gender identity or sexual orientation . For more information
go to www.marriageequality.org