NEW: Head of Gay Marriage Group Resigns
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The executive director of Marriage Equality Rhode Island, Kathy Kushnir, resigned last night, the organization announced today.
“I leave Marriage Equality Rhode Island with a great sense of pride and satisfaction knowing we have moved this critical debate forward. I have every confidence marriage equality will be achieved this year for all Rhode Islanders,” said Kushnir.
“The organization is stronger than it has ever been and I am able to step down now, without regret, knowing the capabilities and organizational strength that is now in place. I want to thank the board for the incredible opportunity to lead this organization,” she added.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe resignation is effective May 11. It comes at a time when the fight for gay marriage has hit some bumps in the road and remains jammed in the House Judiciary Committee. Neither MERI nor Kushnir gave a reason for the departure.
Martha Holt, chairperson of MERI’s board of directors, issued a statement thanking Kushnir for “her dedicated service.” She had been executive director for three years.
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