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Board of Supervisors urges Navy to name ship for Harvey Milk after split debate
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 9–2 to adopt a resolution urging the Secretary of the Navy to name a vessel the USS Harvey Milk after a lengthy debate over whether a naval ship honors the gay civil-rights leader.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging the Secretary of the Navy to christen a vessel the USS Harvey Milk, passing the measure 9–2 after an extended debate among supervisors.
Supervisor Scott Wiener introduced the resolution, noting Harvey Milk’s service in the U.S. Navy and arguing that naming a ship for the late supervisor and gay-rights leader would inspire LGBT service members. "I can think of no better way to support those people," Wiener said during remarks to the…
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