Washington, DC – Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), a leading voice for equal rights in Congress, today issued the following statement in response to the California State Supreme Court decision to overturn the ban on same sex marriage:

“Like many Californians, I am thrilled by this morning’s decision by the California Supreme Court to overturn the ban on same sex marriage.  This is a historic day for the State of California and for the tens of thousands of gay and lesbian couples whose love for each other is just as real as that of any other couple.  Although today’s ruling is significant, we still face challenges ahead.  So, while we are jubilant in the wake of this news, we must also remain committed to ensuring that today’s court decision becomes a reality.”