[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: OT<>For those Following HR669 (Exotic Pet Bill)
- From: Amy Greenhut <genoaktortoise@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: stormy435@xxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:50:06 +0000 (UTC)
How about 42,000 e-mails and letters to protest that incredibilly stupid
bill. I probably sent 30 myself. They were totally amazed at the response
that they got and we are ready for round two!!!!!
Amy Greenhut
Justrock German Shepherds
Gen Oak Leopard Tortoises & Â Tortoise Rescue
Behold The Turtle, Â He Makes Progress Only When He Sticks His Neck Out
A Quote By James B. Conant
----- Original Message -----
From: "stormy435" <stormy435@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:08:18 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] OT<>For those Following HR669 (Exotic Pet Bill)
Mon Apr�27,�2009 7:00�pm (PDT)
The following is the report from Marshall Myers, who testified at the
hearings regarding HR 669. TICA did submit a letter, through
Marshall, opposing HR 669.
It is reported that one committee member had four boxes of e-mails on
this bill.
> Cross posting permitted
> PIJAC THANKS PET OWNERS, HOBBYISTS, AND OTHERS WHO CARE
>> Washington, DC, April 24, 2009 - The Pet Industry Joint Advisory
> Council (PIJAC) gratefully recognizes the collaborative efforts of
> pet owners, aquarium societies, bird clubs, herpetological
> societies, hobby clubs, pet organizations, and pet industry members
> who took time to educate their communities and express their
> concerns about the proposed Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention
> Act (HR 669).
>> Collectively our voices were heard on a bill that could potentially
> ban nonnative species of wildlife not specifically approved by US
> Fish & Wildlife Service. The pet owners and keepers across America
> responded in great numbers, rallying together to oppose a poorly
> crafted piece of legislation. It was evident from several comments
> made during the Ap ril 23 hearing before the House Subcommittee on
> Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife that members of the
> Subcommittee received an enormous response from their constituents.
>> PIJAC has learned that members of the Subcommittee received
> thousands of phone calls, emails, and letters from all corners of
> the US urging them to defeat the bill in its current form. PIJAC's
> Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel Marshall Meyers, who
> testified at the hearing, noted, "It is clear that Committee
> members from both sides of the aisle heard from the pet-owning
> public about their concerns with this bill."
>> PIJAC greatly appreciates the tremendous efforts of pet owners and
> organizations representing all types of pets. Added Meyers, "We're
> extremely grateful to the thousands of groups who galvanized their
> members leading up to yesterday's hearing.
>> PIJAC will be posting on its website -�www.pijac.org
<http://www.pijac.org/> - additional
> information on likeminded groups and up-to-date information on HR
> 669 as the process evolves. Much work is left to be done as
> meetings are held to discuss possible amendments to the bill.
>> Since 1970, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) been an
> advocate for pets and the pet industry - promoting responsible pet
> ownership and animal welfare, fostering environmental stewardship,
> and ensuring the availability of pets. PIJAC members include
> retailers, companion animal suppliers, manufacturers, wholesale
> distributors, manufacturers' representatives, pet hobbyists, and
> other trade organizations. Through the combined voice of these
> people, PIJAC serves the best interests of the entire pet industry.
> For more information, please
> visit�www.pijac.org�<http://www.pijac.org/>�
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Stormy Hope
www.carpoc.org
AKC Legislative Liaison, GSDCA
Sunshine Squad <showgsd.org/sunshine.html)
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