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Expulsion of Monserrate a Victory for Women of New York State
February 9, 2010
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Tonight Senator Monserrate was expelled from the NYS Senate for his heinous crime against a woman.
Finally, tonight justice was served and women of New York State are the winners. The NYS Senate voted to expel Senator Monserrate at approximately 9:30 pm. For weeks rumors have been circulating about what the Senate would do as they debated whether to expel or censure Senator Monserrate.
Marcia Pappas, President of NOW-NYS stated, "For over a year The National Organization for Women-New York State has repeatedly sent the message that anything less than expulsion was not acceptable. Any form of violence against women is not acceptable. We hope that this serves as a wakeup call to all law makers. Whether you are a candidate or a sitting elected official, if you are violent towards another person, you are not fit to hold office."
NOW New York State thanks Senator Sampson for his leadership on this issue and for listening to the citizens of New York State. We also thank Senator Schneidermann for his superb leadership as Chair of the Special Senate Committee.
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