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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Although many of us are observing the holiday, there is no holiday in Annapolis; therefore, we need to call or email the committees concerning our custody bills. Please do this tomorrow, March 25. If you don’t get the message in time, do it on Monday, March 28. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To eliminate the opposition of the Department of Human Resources to our bills, the Children in Need of Assistance (CINA) portion of the bill will be struck. Here is what you need to tell Delegates and Senators: Please vote in favor of the amended HB976 or SB765. The bill now will cover private adoption custody visitation or guardianship. This is an important step in protecting the rights of disabled parents to care for their children. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the lists of people that you should call or email. Remember the email address is <u><span style='color:#0563C1'><a href="mailto:firstname.lastname@house.state.md.us">firstname.lastname@house.state.md.us</a></span></u> OR @senate.state.md.us <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Remember, the telephone prefix is either 410-841 plus the extension OR 301-858 plus the extension. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ask Delegates to vote in favor of the amended HB976. Everyone should email or call the Chairmen of the House Judiciary Committee Delegate Joseph Vallario, ext. 3488. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>If you live in <b>Baltimore City</b>, email or call Delegate Curt Anderson (ext. 3291), Jill Carter (ext. 3268), Frank Conaway (ext. 3189), Samuel Rosenberg (<u>Bill Sponsor</u>)(ext. 3297)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>If you live in <b>Baltimore County</b>, email or call John Cluster (ext. 3526), Charles Sydnor (ext. 3802), <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>If you live in <b>Anne Arundel County</b>, email or call Michael Mallone (ext. 3510)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>If you live in <b>Howard County</b>, email/call Vanessa Atterbeary (ext. 3471) and Trent Kittleman (ext. 3556)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>If you live in <b>Carroll County</b>, call Trent Kittleman (ext. 3556) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>For <b>Harford County</b>, call Susan McComas (ext. 3272), Glenn Glass (ext. 3280) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>For <b>Montgomery County</b>, Kathleen Dumais (ext. 3052), David Moon (ext. 3474), Marice Morales (ext. 3528), William Smith (ext. 3493), Pamela Queen (ext. 3380) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> For <b>Prince George’s County</b>, “Suzie” Proctor (ext. 3083), Carlo Sanchez (ext. 3340)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> For <b>St. Mary’s County,</b> Deborah Rey (ext. 3227)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>For <b>Washington County</b>, Neil Parrott (ext. 3636), Brett Wilson (ext. 3125)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please ask the following Senators to vote in favor of the amended SB765. Everyone should call or email the Chairman Senator Robert Zirkin (ext. 3131)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>If you live in <b>Baltimore City</b>, call Nathaniel McFadden (ext. 3165)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>If you live <b>Baltimore County</b>, James Brochin (ext. 3648) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>For <b>Carroll County</b>, Justin Ready (ext. 3683), Michael Hough (ext. 3704)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>For <b>Frederick County</b>, Michael Hough (ext. 3704)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>For <b>Harford County</b>, Robert Cassilly (ext. 3158), Wayne Norman (ext. 3603)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>For <b>Montgomery County</b>, Jaime Raskin (<u>Bill Sponsor</u>) (ext. 3634), Susan Lee (ext. 3124)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>For <b>Prince George’s County</b>, Anthony Muse (ext. 3092), Victor Ramierez (ext. 3745)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind parents and caregivers are counting on us to get these bills out of committee. The clock is ticking, we only have two weeks left. Let’s get the job done!! Remember, call or email on Friday or Monday. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your help, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Sharon Maneki, </b>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>