PASTOR MARK D. BOYKIN AND ANTHONY VERDUGO OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY COALITION TO HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE CHALLENGING THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH’S RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT REPEALING THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S PROHIBITION OF ADOPTION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION

March 17, 2010  (West Palm Beach, Florida) Rev. Mark D. Boykin, Senior Pastor of Church of All Nations and Anthony Verdugo, Founder and Executive Director of The Christian Family Coalition of Florida, and a group of city residents will hold a press conference on:

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010

12:00 noon

City of West Palm Beach City Hall

“We are coming together to defend our family values and the traditions we hold dear in the State of Florida,” said Pastor Mark D. Boykin, “It is sad to see Mayor Frankel and the City Commissioners capitulating to nefarious extremist groups in order to push a radical agenda,” continued Pastor Mark D. Boykin.

“We have so many issues and problems in the City of West Palm Beach, and we need the mayor and city commissioners to focus on solving city issues and not to undermine the fabric of the nuclear family,” added Pastor Mark D. Boykin.  

The City Commission of The City of West Palm Beach will be introducing Resolution No. 130-10 supporting Senate Bill 102 and House Bill 2, repealing a 33 year old Florida Law that prohibits adoption based on sexual orientation.   The City Commission Meeting will take place on March 22, 2010 at 4:00 PM in the City Hall.

“The State Legislative Session has begun in Florida and there are a number of liberal and self-interest groups that will do their best to destroy the fabric of our society and our family values - we are heading to Tallahassee to safeguard our rights,” said Mr. Anthony Verdugo.

A large contingency will be traveling to Tallahassee to meet with State Elected officials. The following groups will have representation: Church of All Nations, The Christian Family Coalition, Catholic Cultural Fund, Communities Strengthening Families for the Good Life, Cuban American Publishers Association, Democratic League, and the Republican National Forum among others.

Pastor Mark D. Boykin will also be addressing the City Commission Meeting at 4:00 PM in City Hall.