[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 31 (Thursday, March 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          REGARDING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON GAY MARRIAGE

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                        HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2004

  Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, as Congress moves to consider a 
constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, I would like to take 
this opportunity to submit for the Record the following letter from a 
constituent of mine, whose words and sentiments are echoed by millions 
of Americans throughout the country. Though this letter was addressed 
to the members of the Massachusetts State Legislature, I believe the 
passion and conviction this mother has for the rights and privileges of 
her children, and her gay son in particular, is extremely relevant to 
the debate that we may soon have in the U.S. House of Representatives.

                                                February 21, 2004.
     Members of the Massachusetts Legislature,
     State House, Boston, MA.
       Dear Senators and Representatives: I am the mother of four 
     children. Our family values are evidenced by the concern they 
     have for each other's well being. They are so alike in 
     thought and deed that it continues to amaze me. They are 
     outstanding, productive members of society and I am equally 
     proud of all of them. However, passage of this discriminatory 
     constitutional amendment will forbid my gay son from enjoying 
     the same rights and privileges as his brother and sisters.
       I implore you to vote no.
           Sincerely,
                                                      Elsie Frank.

  Thank you Mr. Speaker and I urge all of my colleagues to heed the 
words of Mrs. Frank.

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