Resolution Honoring Gay
Men's Chorus Rejected in Missouri

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.

Sen. Jolie Justus, a Democrat from 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 instead provide the chorus with a certificate from her office.