I would hope by now, everyone is aware the General Law Committee has agreed to allow discussion on the ceu law that was pushed thru without our knowledge.  The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for March 10, 2005.  I’ll post the exact information once I am sure of it.  First of all thanks to all that  made calls, sent e mails and contacted your reps.  You made a difference!!!! Congratulations.   Remember, without teamwork, we have nothing!!!!!  You all made this happen!!!

 

What’s equally important is the fact that the legislators recognized your concerns and acted to rectify the problem.  Please take the time to call each and every state senator and state rep   thank them for their help. We couldn’t have done it without them.

 

From my area, Senator Stillman, Senator Prague, State Rep Ed Jutlia, State Rep Betsy Ritter,State Rep Ernest Hewitt, former State Rep Gary Orefice, former State Senator Melodie Peters, Senator Hartley, the list goes on and on  Please e mail me all the names so I may post the list on the web site.  The fact of the matter is they listened and acted accordingly.  We can’t thank them enough.  Additionally we should thank State Senator Thomas Colapietro and all the members of the general law committee for allowing us to voice our views.  Special thanks are also in order to my good friend Jay Levin who at no cost spoke on our behalf.

 

We have only 2 weeks to prepare for the public hearing.  As I stated previously, the hearing is tentatively set for Thursday March 10.  That’s a work day, so I know it’s difficult to take the day off and attend.  I encourage your attendance in Hartford for the public hearing.  If you can’t go, we need a letter stating your opinion. We can submit letters and e mails for support as well. I suggest you write letters or e mails stating something like what was used on the post cards:

 

Dear Members of the General Law Committee,  

Public Act No. 02-142 (AN ACT CONCERNING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICIANS AND PLUMBERS)

was proposed and pushed thru by special groups without my knowledge. A more effective method should be considered to keep us informed

 

Thank you for your consideration

 

_____________________ signed name and address

 

 

The above text in red is only a reference – modify or re-write as required.  

IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND, PLEASE MAIL YOUR LETTERS TO

                               William Lamphere

                             344 Colonel Ledyard Hwy.

                             Ledyard , Ct. 06339  

Do this right away we need the letters in our hands by March 5, 2005.

 

Please advise me if your planning to attend. Once we have determined how many people we can count on to attend, we’ll plan our speaking agenda.

 

Let me know what you think  we need your suggestions and ideas.

 

Thanks for being involved

 

Murray Renshaw, Jack Cutillo, William Lamphere

 

Contact: 

Murray Renshaw  860 447 3903

                               860 437 3446 Fax