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sitaangelDear Friends,
Below is a press release announcing the introduction of legislation to ban
horse slaughter in the state of Illinois. Please take action by calling, faxing,
and emailing Illinois General Assembly Members asking them to vote "YES" on
HB 1711 and also to sign on as a cosponsor.
A full list of contact numbers for Illinois State Representatives can be
found here
http://www.ilga. gov/house/ and the full list of Illinois State Senators are
listed here http://www.ilga. gov/senate/
If you are an Illinois resident and are unsure who your state representative
and senator are, please click here...
http://www.election s.il.gov/ DistrictLocator/ SelectSearchType .aspx?NavLink= 1
Thank you for taking action for the horses!!!
Gail Vacca
Illinois Coordinator
National Horse Protection Coalition
Wilmington, Illinois
Tel: 815-761-4937
Fax: 815-476-5257
www.horse-protection.org
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http://www.saplonli ne.org/ilreintro.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Anti-Horse Slaughter Legislation Introduced in Illinois
U.S. one step closer to banning horse slaughter
Springfield, IL (February 22, 2007) - A bill introduced today in the
Illinois State Legislature could soon signal the end to the practice of horse
slaughter in the United States.
Illinois is the only state where significant horse slaughter continues. A
recent federal court decision has made it hard for two Texas plants to operate,
and likely will lead to their permanent closure. The three facilities are
the only ones in the country that slaughter horses and export the meat for human
consumption in Europe and Asia.
Illinois HB 1711 is sponsored by State Rep. Bob Molaro (D-Chicago). It
would prohibit the transportation of horses into the State for the sole purpose of
slaughter for human consumption.
A Belgian company, Cavel International, runs a horse slaughter plant near
DeKalb, IL. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, just over 100,000
American horses were slaughtered last year at the three facilities in DeKalb,
Fort Worth and Kaufman, TX.
“When I read about the Jan. 20th 5th Circuit Court decision upholding a
longstanding Texas law which bans the slaughter of horses for human consumption, I
was thrilled to learn that two of the remaining three companies engaged in
this grisly business had finally been shut down.†said Molaro.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture
supported a similar bill when it was last introduced, and it is anticipated
that they will support it again. Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D) is leading
the federal effort with a bill cosponsored by Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) and Ed
Whitfield (R-KY). Similar legislation is pending in the U.S. Senate.
“Illinois has long been a leader in animal protection and anti-cruelty laws,
and as such, it is high time we put an end to equine cruelty and join Texas
and all other US states in protecting horses from needless slaughter.†said
Molaro.
In May of 2004 a similar bill easily passed the Illinois Senate, but was
narrowly defeated in the House because of an unrelated issue. This year, we are
confident the legislation will clear both houses and be signed into law by
Governor Blagojevich,†said Chris Heyde, deputy legislative director of the Society
for Animal Protective Legislation. "Horse owners, veterinarians, residents
of Illinois and the American people want an end to slaughter, and Illinois
legislators are standing up to end this cruel industry. We commend State Rep.
Molaro and Congresswoman Schakowsky for their leadership."
The Society for Animal Protective Legislation, the Animal Welfare Institute's
legislative arm, is the unsurpassed leader in obtaining laws to benefit
animals in need, including the protection of domestic and wild horses. More
information is available at www.saplonline. org/horses. htm.
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For More Information Contact:
Chris Heyde, deputy legislative director SAPL - 703-836-4300
************ ********* *********
Christopher J. Heyde
Deputy Legislative Director
Society for Animal Protective Legislation
(A Division of the Animal Welfare Institute)
PO Box 3719 ~ Washington, DC 20027
T: (703) 836-4300 ~ F: (703) 997-1134
www.saplonline. org
www.compassionindex .org
Sign up for SAPL eAlerts to receive the latest legislative news on what you
can do to help us protect all animals. http://www.saplonli ne.org/action.htm
Below is a press release announcing the introduction of legislation to ban
horse slaughter in the state of Illinois. Please take action by calling, faxing,
and emailing Illinois General Assembly Members asking them to vote "YES" on
HB 1711 and also to sign on as a cosponsor.
A full list of contact numbers for Illinois State Representatives can be
found here
http://www.ilga. gov/house/ and the full list of Illinois State Senators are
listed here http://www.ilga. gov/senate/
If you are an Illinois resident and are unsure who your state representative
and senator are, please click here...
http://www.election s.il.gov/ DistrictLocator/ SelectSearchType .aspx?NavLink= 1
Thank you for taking action for the horses!!!
Gail Vacca
Illinois Coordinator
National Horse Protection Coalition
Wilmington, Illinois
Tel: 815-761-4937
Fax: 815-476-5257
www.horse-protection.org
~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~
http://www.saplonli ne.org/ilreintro.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Anti-Horse Slaughter Legislation Introduced in Illinois
U.S. one step closer to banning horse slaughter
Springfield, IL (February 22, 2007) - A bill introduced today in the
Illinois State Legislature could soon signal the end to the practice of horse
slaughter in the United States.
Illinois is the only state where significant horse slaughter continues. A
recent federal court decision has made it hard for two Texas plants to operate,
and likely will lead to their permanent closure. The three facilities are
the only ones in the country that slaughter horses and export the meat for human
consumption in Europe and Asia.
Illinois HB 1711 is sponsored by State Rep. Bob Molaro (D-Chicago). It
would prohibit the transportation of horses into the State for the sole purpose of
slaughter for human consumption.
A Belgian company, Cavel International, runs a horse slaughter plant near
DeKalb, IL. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, just over 100,000
American horses were slaughtered last year at the three facilities in DeKalb,
Fort Worth and Kaufman, TX.
“When I read about the Jan. 20th 5th Circuit Court decision upholding a
longstanding Texas law which bans the slaughter of horses for human consumption, I
was thrilled to learn that two of the remaining three companies engaged in
this grisly business had finally been shut down.†said Molaro.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture
supported a similar bill when it was last introduced, and it is anticipated
that they will support it again. Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D) is leading
the federal effort with a bill cosponsored by Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) and Ed
Whitfield (R-KY). Similar legislation is pending in the U.S. Senate.
“Illinois has long been a leader in animal protection and anti-cruelty laws,
and as such, it is high time we put an end to equine cruelty and join Texas
and all other US states in protecting horses from needless slaughter.†said
Molaro.
In May of 2004 a similar bill easily passed the Illinois Senate, but was
narrowly defeated in the House because of an unrelated issue. This year, we are
confident the legislation will clear both houses and be signed into law by
Governor Blagojevich,†said Chris Heyde, deputy legislative director of the Society
for Animal Protective Legislation. "Horse owners, veterinarians, residents
of Illinois and the American people want an end to slaughter, and Illinois
legislators are standing up to end this cruel industry. We commend State Rep.
Molaro and Congresswoman Schakowsky for their leadership."
The Society for Animal Protective Legislation, the Animal Welfare Institute's
legislative arm, is the unsurpassed leader in obtaining laws to benefit
animals in need, including the protection of domestic and wild horses. More
information is available at www.saplonline. org/horses. htm.
-30-
For More Information Contact:
Chris Heyde, deputy legislative director SAPL - 703-836-4300
************ ********* *********
Christopher J. Heyde
Deputy Legislative Director
Society for Animal Protective Legislation
(A Division of the Animal Welfare Institute)
PO Box 3719 ~ Washington, DC 20027
T: (703) 836-4300 ~ F: (703) 997-1134
www.saplonline. org
www.compassionindex .org
Sign up for SAPL eAlerts to receive the latest legislative news on what you
can do to help us protect all animals. http://www.saplonli ne.org/action.htm
