A resolution honoring a men’s chorus in Missouri has been rejected by the state senate leadership because it mentions gay men and fighting homophobia, says its sponsor.
Democratic Senator Jolie Justus, of Kansas City, planned to present the courtesy resolution to the Heartland Men’s Chorus at a performance on Saturday.
Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields, a Republican, says he will not sign the resolution because some lawmakers might find the content too controversial.
Legislators approve hundreds of such courtesy resolutions each year, recognizing a variety of achievements.
Senator Justus refuses to rewrite the resolution and remove the gay references. She plans to provide the chorus with a certificate from her office.
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