ORIGINALLY posted on ttamurfreesboro.blogspot.com on March 17, 2008
From Jim Schroeder:
It has come to our attention that a number house members of the State General Assembly have voiced some concerns for and hesitancy of support regarding the rock mining bill now under consideration in the House Environment Committee. Therefore we are seeking your help by requesting all TTA members write each of these gentlemen and ask for their support of this bill.Below is a list of four House Members who are hesitant to support this bill along with a suggested letter. However, please feel free to add your own comments and thoughts when writing to each of them. The next committee meeting is MARCH 26.
**For Murfreesboro Chapter members I've added a short paragraph at the bottom of Jim's suggested letter...
It took me 5 minutes to send all of these folks an email....take a moment and do this, it will make a difference!
Here is the link if you would like to read all the details. http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/. -----Millette Jones
Representative Bill Harmon, Dunlaprep.bill.harmon@legislature.state.tn.usRepresentative Frank Buck, Dowelltownrep.frank.buck@legislature.state.tn.usRepresentative John Windle, Livingstonrep.john.windle@legislature.state.tn.usRepresentative Leslie Winningham, Huntsvillerep.leslie.winningham@legislature.state.tn.us
Dear Representative (fill in name):
I am writing this as a member of the Tennessee Trails Association requesting that you give strong consideration to supporting HB4198 under review in the House Environment Committee. This bill is designed to bring the ever-growing industry of rock mining under some measure of regulation and control. Many present on-going mining operations are wreaking devastation upon the landscapes of both private and public lands, destroying natural habitats of flora and fauna. Of special concern is the damage done in a number of sections of the Cumberland Trail State Park, the site of the Cumberland Hiking Trail extending from Chattanooga to Cumberland Gap. This trail is being built with 1000’s of hours of labor from volunteers across the eastern half of the United States. And because of damage to and dangerous operations near, a section of this trail had to be temporarily closed. Although this bill effects numerous people with a variety of complex issues, the need for passage is paramount to protect the landscapes of Tennessee, and your support of this bill will be much appreciated.
Please take a moment to view a slideshow of photos taken by a member of the TTA-Murfreesboro Chapter along the trail in September of 2007, they will show you what is at stake. http://picasaweb.google.com/tta.boro/CumberlandTrailStatePark/photo#s5161438035879960402
Respectfully,
(Name and address)
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