Date: Wed, 26 Oct 94 23:53:12 -0700
From: haynes@netcom.com

I received a letter from Calif Assemblymember Rickard Katz (the author of
AB2810
- - the Domestic Partnership bill).

Here's a copy:
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October 18, 1994

Ms. Ellen Clary

Dear Ms. Clary

I'm sure you know that Governor Wilson vetoed the Domestic
Partners Registry bill.  Choosing to ignore the pleas of
organizations representing every aspect of society and the
calls and letters from thousands of individuals throughout
the state, Governor Wilson caved in to the political demands
of the right wing.

In his veto statement, Governor Wilson refused to
acknowledge the very real problems that families of
unmarried partners experience under the law and instead
suggested that these couples "exercise appropriate
foresight."

He also demonstrated his contempt for families without a
marriage certificate, blaming them for a host of society's
problems including "welfare dependency and increasing
teen-age crime and violence."

By vetoing AB 2810 Governor Wilson proved not only his fear
of the religious right wing, but also his lack of respect
and compassion for the hundred of thousands of California
families who don't have the benefits of amarriage.

This fight is far from over.  Until the State of
California addresses the needs of _all_ of its families, I
will not stop my efforts.  In fact, on the first day of the
next legislative session, I will reintroduce the Domestic
Partners Registry Bill.

Sincerely,



RICHARD KATZ
39th Assembly District