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March 20,
2008 Volume
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In This
Issue
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cynthia.davis@house.mo.gov
Chair Vice Chair
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Happy
Resurrection Day!
I applaud all the businesses who continue the
tradition of being closed on Easter. As we have seen an erosion of
family time and traditions in our culture, it is refreshing to know that
some businesses are choosing principles over profits. As a business
owner myself, I fully understand the dynamics of competition. Yet I
trust the good will we will generate by choosing to be closed on Easter
will make up for any deferred sales. There is a point where we all
have to pick our priorities. Choosing to honor God and honor our
employees is a value that strengthens our
culture. This Sunday is almost the earliest Easter
possible. Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full
moon after the Spring Equinox, which is on March 20 this year. This dating
of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to
identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman
calendar. Based on the above, Easter can actually be one day
earlier (March 22) but that is pretty rare. Therefore, this year is the earliest Easter any of
us will ever see! And only the most elderly of our population have ever
seen it this early before (95 years old or older!). Here's the
facts:
Fishing
Licenses
I had an opportunity to help another
constituent. A dad came to me with a request. His son was
considered to be ineligible to vote due to mental disabilities, and he
thought it would be helpful if the state had a law that would allow
individuals in this category to receive a free fishing license.
While researching the law, I discovered that the Missouri Department of
Conservation has a rule that allows those in such a category to fish for
free without the necessity of proceeding through the murky waters of
additional legislation. The complete language of the Wildlife Code is
located at Wildlife
Code of Missouri. The specific
reference for this provision is located in Chapter 5 Wildlife Code: Permits 3 CSR 10-5.205
(1)(M) Wildlife Code of If you would like a copy of the Wildlife Code of
Missouri, which contains the fishing guidelines, please contact my
office. 2008 Legislative
Survey
If
you are a resident of District 19, don’t forget to watch for your 2008
Legislative Survey in the mail. The survey asks for your opinion on
such timely topics as illegal immigration, adoption records,
transportation funding, parental rights, term limits, labor, gambling, and
state government in general. Much
of my wisdom comes from listening to your
thoughts.
Small Reminder
The
State Capitol will be closed Friday, March 21 through Monday, March 25 for
the Easter holidays. We’ll be back on Tuesday, March 26 to take
excellent care of you!
Quote of the
Week…
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