Simon on U.S. Supreme Court Decision: “…I look forward to marriage equality being enacted in all 50 of our United States.”

Simon Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision

CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement supporting the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reject appeals from five states – Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin – seeking to stop same sex marriages.

“Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision furthers marriage equality in at least 30 states, sending the message that this nation may soon truly be a nation of equality for all.

“I am proud that Illinois joined the marriage equality movement early, and I was honored to take part in the signing of Illinois’ law to recognize same sex marriages. And since that law was signed, I have had the pleasure of celebrating by officiating over gay marriages.

“The majority of Americans believe that love is love, and I look forward to marriage equality being enacted in all 50 of our United States.”