1 20 1 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/cd2a91b99fd6c464d15253f72c119648.doc fff793688180c0c1fa997c94851c7642 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Dennis Neill 3019 S. Boston Court Tulsa, OK 74114 <a href="mailto:dneill@cox.net">dneill@cox.net</a> 918-743-4354 (Home) 918-591-1010 (Office) February 2, 2004 The Honorable Penny Williams Oklahoma State Senator 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room #417A Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Re: Same-gender civil unions Dear Senator Williams: I am pleased to see comments in the press recently that the Oklahoma Democratic leadership recognizes that the Legislature has much more important business to attend to than the divisive bills introduced by various House and Senate members on same-gender civil unions. While I come from the position that such unions should be permitted as a basic individual right and liberty, it is also important that the state of Oklahoma not once again be labeled as backward and bigoted. This is not the image we need if we want to develop real economic opportunity for our citizens. As the two enclosed articles note, the states and cities which support a progressive and diverse work environment –including their gay and lesbian citizens - are the ones who will most likely move forward in their economic development. We should also be supportive of the thousands of Oklahoma families who have gay children or other relatives – and simply wish to have the same rights and responsibilities as of the rest of the population. We certainly do not want to codify in our state or federal constitutions examples of blatant bigotry, a legacy which would be ashamed of for generations to come. Instead, let’s take a deep breath – and pursue the real issues that mean a better quality of life for all. Sincerely, Dennis R. Neill Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2004] Letter from Dennis R. Neill to Oklahoma Legislatures on Same-Gender Civil Unions Description An account of the resource Letter from Dennis R. Neill to Oklahoma Legislatures on Same-Gender Civil Unions. The letter is addressed to Oklahoma State Senator Penny Williams. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dennis R. Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 2, 2004 Subject The topic of the resource 2004 Letter from Dennis R. Neill to Oklahoma State Senator Penny Williams on Same-Gender Civil Unions 2004 civil unions Dennis Neill Dennis R Neill Oklahoma State Senator Penny Williams Penny Williams senator Senator Penny Williams