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Two Long-time Death with Dignity Leaders Honored
Dr. Peter Goodwin was honored by the ACLU of Oregon in March, and Derek Humphry celebrates his 80th birthday in May. Both Dr. Goodwing and Derek Humphry have been leaders in the Right to Die movement for many years.
Dr. Goodwin was honored by the ACLU of Oregon at the 2010 ACLU Foundation of Oregon's Liberty Dinner for his contributions toward protecting civil rights and civil liberties in Oregon. Goodwin worked tirelessly in the 1990's to pass the Oregon Death with Dignity Act and helped lead its implementation.
Humphry is the founding member of the Hemlock Society. He is most well known for his book Final Exit which was published in 1991 and has sold over one million copies to-date.
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