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We have been a couple and lesbian activists for 29 years, so we wanted to take advantage of this historic new law. We followed the debate and the votes this spring from Texas. We were so impressed with the courage of your legislators who supported us and by your Governor, Howard Dean, who also put his career on the line with his support of civil unions. It was my privilege to meet both Rep. Bill Lippert and Governor Howard Dean in Los Angeles at the Democratic National Convention, where I was a Texas delegate. I am so glad I had the chance to personally thank both of them for making a difference in my life.