Gov. Rick Snyder: It's important to respect U.S.

Supreme Court
decision, focus on dignity
State agencies will make necessary changes to fully comply with law
Friday, June 26, 2015
LANSING, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder issued the following statement after the U.S.
Supreme Court ruled on the Obergfell v. Hodges case, reversing a decision from the 6th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Same-sex marriage has been a divisive issue in Michigan and across our country.
Recognizing that there are strong feelings on both sides, it is important for everyone to
respect the judicial process and the decision today from the U.S. Supreme Court. Our
state government will follow the law and our state agencies will make the necessary
changes to ensure that we will fully comply.
Lets also recognize while this issue has stirred passionate debate, we now should
focus on the values we share. With this matter now settled, as Michiganders we should
move forward positively, embracing our states diversity and striving to treat everyone
with the respect and dignity they deserve.
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