Republicans in New Mexico thwarted plans for an LGBT “recognition day” in the State Senate that would have honored contributions of LGBT people. Republican senators threatened to filibuster and shut the session down if LGBT Recognition Day were to proceed.

To appease the Republicans, the Senate instead drafted a non-binding certificate honoring the LGBT community of Sante Fe. The certificate does not present the same recognition for other groups honored by the State Senate. Previous Recognition Days have been established for people who eat corn, others who ride trains, and people who live in Azerbaijan, according to Progress Now New Mexico, which is now circulating a petition urging Sharer to allow the Recognition Day of LGBT citizens.

Thanks, Republicans! We appreciate it!