09-26-2006, 02:48 AM
Well , I won't go too overboard [blush] , not for me anyway . I did recive a few responces .
Dear Allen, Thank you for your e-mail regarding HB 6400 concerning the prohibition of feeding seagulls at Michigan State Parks. It is always encouraging to see citizens such as you becoming involved in the legislative process. As of September 5, 2006, this bill has been referred to the House Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor recreation. Often times, frivolous legislation slips through the cracks, while bills regarding issues which are important for the people of the state of Michigan are ignored. As your elected official I am here to represent your interests, as well as to make sure the passage of unneeded legislation does not occur. Therefore, Please be assured that I will take your thoughts into consideration while making my decision regarding this bill. Once again, thank you for your e-mail and please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding this, or any other issue. Sincerely, State Representative Tim Moore
97th District
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Office: (517) 373-8962
Toll-Free: (866) MOORE-97
Fax: (517) 373-7195
Online: [url "http://www.gophouse.com/moore.htm"]www.gophouse.com/moore.htm[/url]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Dear Allen and Michelle,[/font][/size]
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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Thank you for contacting my office with your concerns about HB 6400.[/font][/size]
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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]In an effort to better address your concerns, please send me your home[/font][/size]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]mailing address. Let me assure you, this is in no way intended to convey unwillingness on my part to be of assistance. Rather it is a matter of professional courtesy to allow the appropriate legislator the opportunity to assist his or her own constituents.[/font][/size]
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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Again, thank you for contacting me, I look forward to hearing from you.[/font][/size]
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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sincerely,[/font][/size]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Glenn Steil, Jr.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]State Representative [/size][/font]
72nd District
These two are from the sponsors/supporters of the bill [mad].
Dear Allen & Michelle:
Gulls are deep water fowl that in their natural habitat, live and feed
off shore. In their natural habitat, gull waste is filtered through the
waters and sands of the lakes, posing no threat to humans. The high
levels of e. coli bacteria that is closing our beaches and causing
sickness in humans, has been directly connected to the increased amount
of gull waste. The birds are being coaxed inland by people feeding them
either directly or indirectly.
While this may seem innocent and harmless, it is no laughing matter when
someone you love is stricken by this dangerous bacteria that can be
fatal, as we have recently seen with the spinach issue.
Gull feeding is more of a problem in some areas of the state than others
and it is not known at this time if the bill is scheduled for a
hearing. But one thing is for certain, the introduction of this bill is
bringing about awareness and is educating citizens.
I hope this helps give you a better understanding why the legislation
was introduced.
Sincerely,
Paula Zelenko
State Representative
50th District
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Thank you for contacting my office. I appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns.[/size][/font] Through contacts in my district I am finding that there are growing concerns about bacterial contamination, which seagull waste is a part of. Because of e-coli, and public nuisance concerns, limiting seagull waste is something we need to work towards. When people feed the seagulls, more are attracted to the beaches thus raising the levels of the bacteria and further polluting our wonderful waterfronts. This bill was not meant to punish people, it was my hope that it would start a discussion that I believe needs to happen. This bill was not at all about my personal reasons, but was about a chance to keep our beaches safe from contamination for all citizens to enjoy. Again, thank you for sharing your opinion on this bill. Sincerely, Barb Vander Veen
Thank you for your email regarding your concerns with House Bill 6400, a bill that would prohibit the feeding of seagulls in State Parks. This bill was referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation. I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind if this bill ever gets out of committee and before me for a vote on the House Floor. Sincerely, Dan Acciavatti State Representative 32nd Distrist --------------------
Representative Daniel J. Acciavatti
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-8931
Toll-Free: 1-866-DIST-032
Fax: (517) 373-8637
E-Mail: [url "mailto:danielacciavatti@house.mi.gov"]danielacciavatti@house.mi.gov[/url] Visit my online office at:
[url "http://www.gophouse.com/acciavatti.htm"]http://www.gophouse.com/acciavatti.htm[/url] To subscribe to the Acciavatti Agenda, my
legislative e-newsletter, send a request to:
[url "mailto:danielacciavatti@house.mi.gov"]danielacciavatti@house.mi.gov[/url]
15of the legislaturers have responded with auto responces , the rest have not replyd as of yet.
This is what I am thinkig of sending as a responce to the two ladies .
So let me get this strait , Seagulls are responsible for the e-coli , not the freighters dumping there waste , not the raw sewarage treatment plants dumping there overflow , not the fly by night porta-potty companys that dump in sewers and rivers , not the medical waste that we see washing up on shore and definatly not from the tons of lake vegitation that decays , washes up to shore and festers there .
I'ts all because some kid feeds a bird a french fry ?
Boy, with my limited education I feel stupid !
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Dear Allen, Thank you for your e-mail regarding HB 6400 concerning the prohibition of feeding seagulls at Michigan State Parks. It is always encouraging to see citizens such as you becoming involved in the legislative process. As of September 5, 2006, this bill has been referred to the House Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor recreation. Often times, frivolous legislation slips through the cracks, while bills regarding issues which are important for the people of the state of Michigan are ignored. As your elected official I am here to represent your interests, as well as to make sure the passage of unneeded legislation does not occur. Therefore, Please be assured that I will take your thoughts into consideration while making my decision regarding this bill. Once again, thank you for your e-mail and please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding this, or any other issue. Sincerely, State Representative Tim Moore
97th District
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Office: (517) 373-8962
Toll-Free: (866) MOORE-97
Fax: (517) 373-7195
Online: [url "http://www.gophouse.com/moore.htm"]www.gophouse.com/moore.htm[/url]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Dear Allen and Michelle,[/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3] [/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Thank you for contacting my office with your concerns about HB 6400.[/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3] [/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]In an effort to better address your concerns, please send me your home[/font][/size]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]mailing address. Let me assure you, this is in no way intended to convey unwillingness on my part to be of assistance. Rather it is a matter of professional courtesy to allow the appropriate legislator the opportunity to assist his or her own constituents.[/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3] [/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Again, thank you for contacting me, I look forward to hearing from you.[/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3] [/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sincerely,[/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3][/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Glenn Steil, Jr.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]State Representative [/size][/font]
72nd District
These two are from the sponsors/supporters of the bill [mad].
Dear Allen & Michelle:
Gulls are deep water fowl that in their natural habitat, live and feed
off shore. In their natural habitat, gull waste is filtered through the
waters and sands of the lakes, posing no threat to humans. The high
levels of e. coli bacteria that is closing our beaches and causing
sickness in humans, has been directly connected to the increased amount
of gull waste. The birds are being coaxed inland by people feeding them
either directly or indirectly.
While this may seem innocent and harmless, it is no laughing matter when
someone you love is stricken by this dangerous bacteria that can be
fatal, as we have recently seen with the spinach issue.
Gull feeding is more of a problem in some areas of the state than others
and it is not known at this time if the bill is scheduled for a
hearing. But one thing is for certain, the introduction of this bill is
bringing about awareness and is educating citizens.
I hope this helps give you a better understanding why the legislation
was introduced.
Sincerely,
Paula Zelenko
State Representative
50th District
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Thank you for contacting my office. I appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns.[/size][/font] Through contacts in my district I am finding that there are growing concerns about bacterial contamination, which seagull waste is a part of. Because of e-coli, and public nuisance concerns, limiting seagull waste is something we need to work towards. When people feed the seagulls, more are attracted to the beaches thus raising the levels of the bacteria and further polluting our wonderful waterfronts. This bill was not meant to punish people, it was my hope that it would start a discussion that I believe needs to happen. This bill was not at all about my personal reasons, but was about a chance to keep our beaches safe from contamination for all citizens to enjoy. Again, thank you for sharing your opinion on this bill. Sincerely, Barb Vander Veen
Thank you for your email regarding your concerns with House Bill 6400, a bill that would prohibit the feeding of seagulls in State Parks. This bill was referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation. I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind if this bill ever gets out of committee and before me for a vote on the House Floor. Sincerely, Dan Acciavatti State Representative 32nd Distrist --------------------
Representative Daniel J. Acciavatti
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-8931
Toll-Free: 1-866-DIST-032
Fax: (517) 373-8637
E-Mail: [url "mailto:danielacciavatti@house.mi.gov"]danielacciavatti@house.mi.gov[/url] Visit my online office at:
[url "http://www.gophouse.com/acciavatti.htm"]http://www.gophouse.com/acciavatti.htm[/url] To subscribe to the Acciavatti Agenda, my
legislative e-newsletter, send a request to:
[url "mailto:danielacciavatti@house.mi.gov"]danielacciavatti@house.mi.gov[/url]
15of the legislaturers have responded with auto responces , the rest have not replyd as of yet.
This is what I am thinkig of sending as a responce to the two ladies .
So let me get this strait , Seagulls are responsible for the e-coli , not the freighters dumping there waste , not the raw sewarage treatment plants dumping there overflow , not the fly by night porta-potty companys that dump in sewers and rivers , not the medical waste that we see washing up on shore and definatly not from the tons of lake vegitation that decays , washes up to shore and festers there .
I'ts all because some kid feeds a bird a french fry ?
Boy, with my limited education I feel stupid !
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