[Njagdu] FW: Bill to designate Seeing Eye dog as the NJ state dog

Wed Aug 1 10:33:13 UTC 2018

Subject: Bill to designate Seeing Eye dog as the NJ state dog

Message from The Seeing Eye...

Exciting news - - We have been working towards having the Seeing EyeR dog
designated as the NJ state dog. Last week, Senator Bucco has introduced such
a bill. His son, Assemblyman Bucco intends to support it on the Assembly
side. Sen. Bucco's office released a press release and Facebook post. See
below.

https://www.facebook.com/tonybucco/posts/10155416816886441

Description: Press Release

 <http://bucco.senatenj.com/> Description: Senator Tony Bucco

Senator Tony Bucco (R-25)
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Contact: Emily Everson/ 609-847-3600
July 30, 2018

New Bucco Bill Would Designate the Seeing Eye
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seeing-eye-dog-as-nj-state-dog/39467> R Dog as NJ State Dog 

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Bill Honors Service Animals Trained by New Jersey Organization

Senator Anthony Bucco (R-Morris, Somerset) has introduced legislation that
would designate the <http://www.seeingeye.org/>  Seeing EyeR 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. <http://www.seeingeye.org/> 

 <http://www.senatenj.com/uploads/seeing-eye-dog-520.jpg> Description:
http://www.senatenj.com/uploads/seeing-eye-dog-520-300x173.jpg

Sen. Anthony Bucco's bill would designate the Seeing Eye
<http://www.seeingeye.org/> R dog as the official New Jersey State Dog.
(Photo courtesy of Seeing Eye <http://www.seeingeye.org/> )

"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 EyeR dog, and our iconic brand is recognized
around the world for the highest level of guide dog quality."

Description: http://www.senatenj.com/uploads/Seeing-Eye-Ceremony-Photo.jpg

>From left: Sen. Anthony Bucco with "NJ," a seeing eye dog in training;
Seeing Eye CEO Jim Kutsch, and volunteer puppy-raiser Roger Woodhour.
(SenateNJ.com
<http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/bucco/new-bucco-bill-would-designate-the-
seeing-eye-dog-as-nj-state-dog/39467> )

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."

Website Post:
http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/bucco/new-bucco-bill-would-designate-the-s
eeing-eye-dog-as-nj-state-dog/39467

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