We are
here today....to unite John Crowell Campbell and Richard John Harrison
in civil union. We are here to honor and witness an expression of
their caring and respect for each other. This ceremony formalizes
their relationship and entitles each to the benefits, rights and
responsibilities that accrue to couples within the State of Vermont.
Do you...John Crowell Campbell wish to be joined in civil union with
Richard John Harrison?....Answer...........
Do you...Richard John Harrison wish to be joined in civil union with
John Crowell Campbell?....Answer...........
You
have both spoken of your intentions to affirm your relationship.
AFFIRMATION MEANS THAT
EACH OF YOU WILL CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER, RESPECT ONE ANOTHER, FORGIVE ONE
ANOTHER WHEN DIFFERENCES ARISE AND FIND A WAY THROUGH CONFLICT EVEN AS
WE ASSUME YOU HAVE DONE SO UNTIL NOW. AFFIRMATION MEANS THAT YOU
PRESENT YOURSELF AS TWO HUMAN BEINGS FOR WHOM COMMITMENT HOLDS AN
ESPECIAL QUALITY FOR YOURSELF AND THE PRIVACY OF YOUR FEELING FOR ONE
ANOTHER BUT ALSO IN THE WORLD WHERE YOU PRESENT YOURSELVES.
DO EITHER OF YOU WISH TO SAY ANYTHING TO THE OTHER OR TO US WHO WITNESS
THIS CEREMONY?
Then,.... By the power vested in me by the State of Vermont, I
hereby join you in civil union...........
Congratulations..............
Justice of the Peace, Barbara P. Kinoy
