Windy City Times (http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=14743)
In New York, Eliot Spitzer became the first governor to submit legislation creating civil marriage equality for all citizens of that state. In a statement released on April 27, Spitzer said, "This legislation would create equal legal protection and responsibilities for all individuals who seek to marry or have their marriage protected in the State of New York."