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["Phil Kenny" <philkenny1@xxxxxxx>]

Here is a letter I just wrote. I'm sure you can improve it and =
personalize
it before you send it, but it may be helpful to some, in the interest of
time.

Dear Senator Warner,
It has come to my attention that we stand the chance of losing our =
privilege
to bird watch on the northern three islands of the Chesapeake Bay
Bridge-Tunnel. Apparently it is the opinion of the Security personnel =
that
birding be terminated on these islands "for security reasons."  This
decision has been forwarded to the Commissioners for their consideration =
at
their next meeting, which is this coming TUESDAY, 8 MARCH 2005 at 0930.

Would you please express your concern on behalf of your constituents in =
the
Commonwealth of Virginia, that shutting down the CBBT to birding is
unreasonable and an unnecessary excess of caution. The first island has =
a
parking lot and a restaurant! The other islands are often surrounded by
fishermen in boats. Birders must get permission to go on the other =
islands,
and check in and show ID prior to their visit. It is very hard to see =
how
law abiding bird watchers pose any extra security risks.=20

Two individuals could be addressed in this matter: Mr. Lucius J. Kellam,
III, Chairman and Interim Executive Director CBBT Commission and Mr. =
Clement
Pruitt CBBT Security.=20

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.=20
Sincerely,

Phil Kenny
1731 Killarney Court
Vienna VA 22182-2133
philkenny1@xxxxxxx
H 703-255-5423
M 571-226-6690



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