Olga's word...
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- To: Olga Mandrussow <http://profiles.yahoo.com/omandrussow>
- From: Olga Mandrussow <http://profiles.yahoo.com/omandrussow>
- Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 13:45:18 -0700 (PDT)
Hello friends and colleagues, AB 88 is pending Ca legislation mandating the labeling of GE fish. As many of you know, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration is on the brink of approving genetically engineered salmon. Several states, Ca among them, have introduced legislation mandating the labeling of GE fish, so that consumers know what they are purchasing (and eating!). THIS WEDNESDAY 25 May, the Appropriations Committee will be voting on AB 88. If you could quickly send a note to one -- or more -- of the committee members who have been targeted, I would super appreciate it. Please note that Campos and Lara are super targets, and some of you are on this list because you live in their Districts. A sample letter is attached and pasted into this email. Feel free to edit and customize (and if you don't live in the Assemblymember's District, please do not say that you do). The list of targeted Appropriations Committee members is alos attached; most of them have email addresses. Finally, a fact sheet on GE salmon is also attached. Many thanks for your help. If you have trusted friends who can quickly help out, please forward them this email. Olga (Mandrussow) Volunteer chair, GE Committee, Sierra Club Mother Lode Chapter 916.612.0559 (mobile) 23 May 2011 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL: http://www.assembly.ca.gov/~Assemblymember.Campos Assemblymember Nora Campos State Capitol Room 2175 Sacramento CA 94249-0023 Re: SUPPORT – AB 88 Labeling Genetically Engineered Fish Dear Assemblymember Campos: Because you will be voting on this bill in the Appropriations Committee this Wednesday – and because I live in your district – I want to you to know that I strongly support the labeling of fish that have been genetically engineered. This bill protects consumers and local fishermen. As a consumer, I demand the right to know what I am eating. If information and facts are hidden from me, I am robbed of a fundamental right. My freedom of choice is destroyed. Local fishermen deserve the right to make a living wage. When outside corporations produce cheaper and possibly inferior fish, local fishermen cannot compete. The Ca fishing industry cannot afford another economic blow. Please vote in support of AB 88 this Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Thanking you in advance for your kind consideration, Olga Mandrussow 2627 U St Apt 9 Sacramento CA 95818-1837 916.612.0559 http://profiles.yahoo.com/OMandrussowAttachment: AppComm.doc
Description: MS-Word documentAttachment: AB88Letter.doc
Description: MS-Word documentAttachment: Fact Sheet 02 AB 88 (GE Salmon).pdf
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