[il-talk] Fwd: New Jersey considering Seeing Eye dog as state dog!

Tue Jul 31 22:26:07 UTC 2018

Yes it is very awesome indeed

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 30, 2018, at 9:55 PM, Deborah Kent Stein via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> As a New Jersey native and a Seeing Eye graduate, I love it!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 30, 2018, at 6:41 PM, Harris Singer via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> for all the drama about guide dogs on planes, here's something fun.
>> Seeing Eye is working to get the Seeing Eye dog the official dog of
>> the State of New Jersey.
>> 
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "news at seeingeye.org" <news at seeingeye.org>
>> Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:02:14 -0500
>> Subject: New Jersey considering Seeing Eye dog as state dog!
>> To: Harris Singer <harris.singer at gmail.com>
>> 
>> The Seeing Eye
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Dear graduate of The Seeing Eye,
>> 
>> Hello everyone! Here's an update on an exciting project we've been
>> working on.
>> 
>> Many states have an official State Dog. New Jersey doesn't have one...
>> but we suggested to our state lawmakers that the Seeing Eye® dog
>> should have that honor!
>> 
>> To that end, last week state Senator Anthony R. Bucco introduced a
>> bill in the state Senate that would do just that, and his son,
>> Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco, intends to support it in the state
>> Assembly. The Senator's office has issued a press release with more
>> information -- you can read it at
>> http://support.seeingeye.org/site/R?i=5LHAAh71B2DKslhE8betOg .
>> The text of the press release is also at the bottom of this message.
>> 
>> We will keep you posted!
>> 
>> Craig Garretson
>> Senior Communications Officer
>> The Seeing Eye
>> 
>> Text of press release from the office of Senator Bucco:
>> 
>> New Jersey's 25th Legislative District Senator Anthony Bucco
>> 
>> New Bucco Bill Would Designate the Seeing Eye® Dog as NJ State Dog
>> 
>> July 30, 2018
>> Contact: Brittany O'Neill / 609-847-3600
>> 
>> Bill Honors Service Animals Trained by New Jersey Organization
>> 
>> Senator Anthony Bucco (R-Morris, Somerset) has introduced legislation
>> that would designate the Seeing Eye® dog as the official New
>> Jersey State Dog.
>> 
>> The Seeing Eye headquarters is located in Morristown. The organization
>> has trained and matched more than 17,000 visually-impaired individuals
>> with service animals.
>> 
>> Sen. Anthony Bucco's bill would designate the Seeing Eye®
>> dog as the official New Jersey State Dog.
>> 
>> "We often take for granted seeing a stop sign or the edge of a
>> train platform, but for those who are visually-impaired, something so
>> simple can become a critical or even life-threatening obstacle,"
>> Bucco said. "Every day, Seeing Eye dogs are trained in Morris
>> County to create safety, independence, and mobility for those in need.
>> This legislation is a great way to honor all they have done for the
>> thousands of people in need of a loving service animal in New
>> Jersey."
>> 
>> "We started the guide dog movement in the United States nearly
>> 90 years ago, setting the standard and linking The Seeing Eye and the
>> State of New Jersey as pioneers in the service dog industry. We thank
>> Sen. Bucco for introducing this bill, and for recognizing our long
>> history," said Jim Kutsch, Seeing Eye President and CEO.
>> "Each year, hundreds of individuals travel to Morris County from
>> across the United States and Canada to enhance their independence with
>> a Seeing Eye® dog, and our iconic brand is recognized around the
>> world for the highest level of guide dog quality."
>> 
>> Bucco noted that the Seeing Eye organization has also done a
>> tremendous job at meeting the needs of New Jersey's veterans.
>> Seeing Eye prioritizes applications submitted by service members, and
>> veterans are only charged a nominal $1 fee for the cost of the dog,
>> instruction, and other resources.
>> 
>> Presently, there are four primary canine breeds trained to be Seeing
>> Eye dogs: German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers,
>> and Labrador/Golden Crosses.
>> 
>> "A Seeing Eye dog's intelligence, loyalty, and gentle
>> temperament make the animal an important resource for those who are
>> visually-impaired," Bucco added. "The goal of this
>> legislation is to not only honor Seeing Eye dogs, but to also educate
>> the public on how valuable these animals are for people with
>> disabilities across New Jersey. I hope to see it become law as soon as
>> possible."
>> 
>> The Seeing Eye
>> 10 Washington Valley Road
>> Morristown, NJ 07960
>> ph (973) 539-4425
>> e info at seeingeye.org
>> 
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