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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Only 19 couples have signed up for Salt Lake City's mutual commitment registry since it launched April 17.
Several gay, lesbian and bisexual groups now are encouraging more couples to sign up.
The Utah Pride Center and Equality Utah sent out an "action alert" e-mail urging couples participating in Pride Week this week to register. The registry is open to two people who are not married but can show they're financially dependent on each other.
Valerie Larabee, executive director of the Utah Pride Center, says many couples may not have found the time to enroll. She plans to sign up Friday.
Mayor Ralph Becker says he thinks the registry has been well-received and expects more people to sign up.
Becker and the Salt Lake City will be the grand marshals for the Utah Pride Parade and Festival this weekend.
------ Information from: Deseret News
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