41.   They also offer religious services like marriage and conversion, but the state does not recognize them as legally valid.

42.   This is the first case to have another state recognize a Vermont civil union.

43.   Thus far, no state has recognized same-sex civil unions in Vermont as marriages.

44.   To date, no state recognizes same-sex marriage.

45.   While every state currently recognizes some privilege, the states vary widely in how broadly it applies.

46.   While he argued the state should recognize gay marriages performed elsewhere, he pointedly did not endorse a new state law legalizing gay unions in Massachusetts.

47.   About a third said the state should recognize same-sex domestic partnerships.

48.   Arafat has indicated he would postpone the declaration if some European states would recognize statehood once he makes the declaration.

49.   Certain Arab states do not recognize the state of Israel.

50.   Included was a provision calling on states to recognize license suspensions in other states.