Congratulations, Mark, Gulfport's Commenter of the Week!

Gulfport Patch encourages everyone to take part in the conversation! So, every week we're going to highlight and thank a Gulfport Patch reader who commented on one or more stories that week.

We want to hear your concerns, we like to hear your stories and of course we greatly appreciate it when you agree to disagree in a respectful manner.

This week, we thank for commenting on several stories including:

• Equality Florida Lauds Obama's Support for Same-Sex Marriage
• 'Smoke In' Results in Second Citation for Attorney
• Domestic Partnership Registry One Step Closer to Passage

Mark was chosen as this week's "Commenter of the Week" for sharing his opinion and concerns in a respectful manner.

Check out this excerpt from one of Mark's comments under "Equality Florida Lauds Obama's Support for Same-Sex Marriage."

"What the President said took courage, both politically and personally, he actually stepped "out of the box" and said that all should be afforded equality, all should be treated fairly and equally!"

Thank you, Mark, for sharing your thoughts and views on Gulfport Patch!