NEW: Head of Gay Marriage Group Resigns

NEW: Head of Gay Marriage Group Resigns

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.

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The 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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