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Member In Memoriam
Well, just too late to publish on time, but these ladies just aren't up to snuff any longer .... FWIW
You still have time to get there to testify - as if it would matter for the stated agenda.
"Sorry for the short notice. I just learned of a hearing at 1:30 TODAY (Thursday) on a Colorado Senate Resolution designating a Firearms Violence Prevention and Awareness Day. Please attend if you can. A note from Tom Mauser follows, with text of the resolution.
Barbara Laing
___________________
My friends with an interest in gun violence prevention:
I'm writing to inform you that a friendly Senate Resolution (not a bill) is coming up for a hearing in committee TODAY (Thursday, April 22). The resolution (SR04-008) is sponsored by our friend State Senator Ken Gordon. The resolution designates a Firearms Violence Prevention and Awareness Day. The resolution was referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee (yes, Agriculture!). Sure, it was no doubt sent there for a quick death, but nonetheless we are given an opportunity to call attention to the problem of gun violence and publicize the shameful numbers (e.g., Colorado has lost 2,270 lives to gunshots since Columbine, as well as having 1,173 firearms injuries).
The hearing will be held at 1:30 in Room 353. Sorry I couldn't tell you in advance--I just found out today. Please join us and show your support for Senator Gordon's resolution if you can. A copy of the resolution is below.
Thanks,
Tom Mauser
Remembering Daniel always at www.DanielMauser.com
Second Regular Session
Sixty-fourth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
INTRODUCED
LLS NO. R04-0931.01 Rebecca Hausmann SR04-008
______________________________________
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Gordon,
Senate Committees
Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy
________________________________________
SENATE RESOLUTION 04-008
101 CONCERNING FIREARM VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS
102 DAY.
1 WHEREAS, There have been over 2,270 firearm-related deaths in
2 Colorado since the tragedy at Columbine High School; and
3 WHEREAS, Over 164 of these deaths were of individuals under
4 the age of 19; and
5 WHEREAS, Over 1,173 individuals have been hospitalized for
6 non-fatal firearm-related injuries in Colorado since the tragedy at
7 Columbine High School; and
8 WHEREAS, The deaths and injuries suffered by these individuals
9 have occurred due to suicide, homicide, domestic or workplace violence,
10 or accidents; and
12 WHEREAS, Apart from the direct effect on the victims
13 themselves, firearm-related deaths and injuries exact a heavy toll from the
14 families, friends, and neighbors of victims; and
14 WHEREAS, Firearm-related deaths and injuries impose additional
15 burdens on public medical care facilities, and, as a result, on Colorado
16 ptaxpayers; and
17 WHEREAS, Many firearm-related deaths are not as heavily
18 publicized as those in high-profile cases such as the Columbine High
1 School tragedy; and
2 WHEREAS, Awareness of the scope of, and problems associated
3 with, firearm-related deaths and injuries is an important component in
4 prevention of firearm-related deaths and injuries; and
5 WHEREAS, Members of the community who are aware of
6 suicidal or violent individuals would benefit from a higher level of
7 awareness in order to play a greater role in prevention; and
8 WHEREAS, The Washington Park United Church of Christ has
9 been commemorating the lives lost to firearms for over 10 years by
10 visiting the sites of firearm-related deaths on Good Friday; now,
11 therefore,
12 Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Sixty-fourth General Assembly
13 of the State of Colorado:
14 That we, the members of the General Assembly, hereby declare
15 April 20, 2004, to be "Firearm Violence Prevention and Awareness Day"
16 in Colorado.
17 Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Resolution be sent to
18 the Washington Park United Church of Christ, the Denver chapter of the
19 Million Mom March, Ceasefire Colorado, Physicians for Social
20 Responsibility, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado
21 Chapter.
______________________________________________________
Note:
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters indicate new material to be added to existing statute.
Dashes through the words indicate deletions from existing statute."
You still have time to get there to testify - as if it would matter for the stated agenda.
"Sorry for the short notice. I just learned of a hearing at 1:30 TODAY (Thursday) on a Colorado Senate Resolution designating a Firearms Violence Prevention and Awareness Day. Please attend if you can. A note from Tom Mauser follows, with text of the resolution.
Barbara Laing
___________________
My friends with an interest in gun violence prevention:
I'm writing to inform you that a friendly Senate Resolution (not a bill) is coming up for a hearing in committee TODAY (Thursday, April 22). The resolution (SR04-008) is sponsored by our friend State Senator Ken Gordon. The resolution designates a Firearms Violence Prevention and Awareness Day. The resolution was referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee (yes, Agriculture!). Sure, it was no doubt sent there for a quick death, but nonetheless we are given an opportunity to call attention to the problem of gun violence and publicize the shameful numbers (e.g., Colorado has lost 2,270 lives to gunshots since Columbine, as well as having 1,173 firearms injuries).
The hearing will be held at 1:30 in Room 353. Sorry I couldn't tell you in advance--I just found out today. Please join us and show your support for Senator Gordon's resolution if you can. A copy of the resolution is below.
Thanks,
Tom Mauser
Remembering Daniel always at www.DanielMauser.com
Second Regular Session
Sixty-fourth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
INTRODUCED
LLS NO. R04-0931.01 Rebecca Hausmann SR04-008
______________________________________
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Gordon,
Senate Committees
Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy
________________________________________
SENATE RESOLUTION 04-008
101 CONCERNING FIREARM VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS
102 DAY.
1 WHEREAS, There have been over 2,270 firearm-related deaths in
2 Colorado since the tragedy at Columbine High School; and
3 WHEREAS, Over 164 of these deaths were of individuals under
4 the age of 19; and
5 WHEREAS, Over 1,173 individuals have been hospitalized for
6 non-fatal firearm-related injuries in Colorado since the tragedy at
7 Columbine High School; and
8 WHEREAS, The deaths and injuries suffered by these individuals
9 have occurred due to suicide, homicide, domestic or workplace violence,
10 or accidents; and
12 WHEREAS, Apart from the direct effect on the victims
13 themselves, firearm-related deaths and injuries exact a heavy toll from the
14 families, friends, and neighbors of victims; and
14 WHEREAS, Firearm-related deaths and injuries impose additional
15 burdens on public medical care facilities, and, as a result, on Colorado
16 ptaxpayers; and
17 WHEREAS, Many firearm-related deaths are not as heavily
18 publicized as those in high-profile cases such as the Columbine High
1 School tragedy; and
2 WHEREAS, Awareness of the scope of, and problems associated
3 with, firearm-related deaths and injuries is an important component in
4 prevention of firearm-related deaths and injuries; and
5 WHEREAS, Members of the community who are aware of
6 suicidal or violent individuals would benefit from a higher level of
7 awareness in order to play a greater role in prevention; and
8 WHEREAS, The Washington Park United Church of Christ has
9 been commemorating the lives lost to firearms for over 10 years by
10 visiting the sites of firearm-related deaths on Good Friday; now,
11 therefore,
12 Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Sixty-fourth General Assembly
13 of the State of Colorado:
14 That we, the members of the General Assembly, hereby declare
15 April 20, 2004, to be "Firearm Violence Prevention and Awareness Day"
16 in Colorado.
17 Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Resolution be sent to
18 the Washington Park United Church of Christ, the Denver chapter of the
19 Million Mom March, Ceasefire Colorado, Physicians for Social
20 Responsibility, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado
21 Chapter.
______________________________________________________
Note:
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters indicate new material to be added to existing statute.
Dashes through the words indicate deletions from existing statute."
