Norton To Host End of Congressional Countdown & Beginning of Marriage Equality Tuesday (3/1/2010)

Norton to Host End of Congressional Countdown and Beginning of Marriage Equality Tuesday

WASHINGTON, DC - When the District's Religious Freedom and Civil Rights Equality Amendment Act is enacted tomorrow, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will host a reception on Capitol Hill, ending the congressional countdown, "Celebrating a Historic Civil Rights Bill," on Tuesday, March 2, 6-8 p.m., Rayburn House Office Building, room 2167. D.C. Council Chair Vincent Gray, bill sponsor David Catania, and Committee Chair Phil Mendelson will join Norton for a few words at the reception. Entertainment will be provided by the Gay Men's Chorus. Invited organizations include:

"I'm asking the Gay Men's Chorus to sing to the Hill Tops," Norton said. "We will celebrate in the District's tradition and proud history of respect for equal rights all."

WHO: Congresswoman Norton, D.C. Council Chair Vincent Gray, D.C. Council Members David Catania and Phil Mendelson, the Gay Men's Chorus, gay rights organizations

WHAT: Celebration of enactment of the District's marriage equality bill

WHEN: Tuesday, March 2, 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2167