Clela Rorex
Clela Rorex | |
|---|---|
| Boulder County Clerk | |
| In office 1975–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Putnam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1943 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 2022 (aged 78) Longmont, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Colorado University of Denver |
| Known for | Issuing the first same-sex marriage license to a gay couple in the United States |
Clela Ann Rorex (July 23, 1943 – June 19, 2022) was an American county clerk who issued the first same-sex marriage license in the United States. Serving as the Boulder County Clerk, Rorex issued a marriage license to a gay couple in 1975 after receiving approval from the District Attorney. In December 2024, it was reported that the building that conducted the first marriage license to a same-sex couple by Rorex became officially a national monument.