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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><br><b>Subject:</b> Bill to designate Seeing Eye dog as the NJ state dog</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Message from The Seeing Eye…….<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Exciting news - - We have been working towards having the Seeing Eye® 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tonybucco/posts/10155416816886441">https://www.facebook.com/tonybucco/posts/10155416816886441</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=938 style='width:468.75pt'><tr><td width=938 valign=top style='width:468.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=625 height=130 id="_x0000_i1049" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D427ED.FD2E9D50" alt="Description: Press Release"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:9.0pt'><td width=938 style='width:468.75pt;background:#E8E8E8;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:9.0pt'></td></tr><tr><td width=938 valign=top style='width:468.75pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table 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width=173 style='width:86.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:1.25in'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://bucco.senatenj.com/" title=""Senator Tony Bucco" "><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 id="_x0000_i1050" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D427ED.FD2E9D50" alt="Description: Senator Tony Bucco"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=608 style='width:303.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:1.25in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Senator Tony Bucco (R-25)</span></b><br><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://bucco.senatenj.com/">Home</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tonybucco">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/tonybucco">Twitter</a><br>Contact: </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Emily Everson<span style='color:black'>/ 609-847-3600<br>July 30, 2018</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td><td width=62 style='width:30.75pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td><td width=18 style='width:9.0pt;background:#E8E8E8;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width=18 style='width:9.0pt;background:#E8E8E8;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td width=60 style='width:30.0pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td width=780 style='width:390.0pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td width=62 style='width:30.75pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td width=18 style='width:9.0pt;background:#E8E8E8;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td></tr><tr style='height:1.5pt'><td width=18 style='width:9.0pt;background:#E8E8E8;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:1.5pt'></td><td width=60 style='width:30.0pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:1.5pt'></td><td width=780 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style='width:390.0pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/bucco/new-bucco-bill-would-designate-the-seeing-eye-dog-as-nj-state-dog/39467" title="New Bucco Bill Would Designate the Seeing Eye® Dog as NJ State Dog">New Bucco Bill Would Designate the Seeing Eye® Dog as NJ State Dog</a></span></u></b> <br><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatenj.com%2Findex.php%2Fbucco%2Fnew-bucco-bill-would-designate-the-seeing-eye-dog-as-nj-state-dog%2F39467" title=""Like this on Facebook" "><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=88 height=20 id="_x0000_i1051" src="cid:image003.gif@01D427ED.FD2E9D50" alt="Description: Like This on Facebook"></span></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/share?text=New+Bucco+Bill+Would+Designate+the+Seeing+Eye%C2%AE+Dog+as+NJ+State+Dog&url=http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/bucco/new-bucco-bill-would-designate-the-seeing-eye-dog-as-nj-state-dog/39467&via=tonybucco&related=senatenj" title=""Share on Twitter" t "><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=57 height=20 id="_x0000_i1052" src="cid:image004.gif@01D427ED.FD2E9D50" alt="Description: Tweet This"></span></a> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='line-height:17.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'>Bill Honors Service Animals Trained by New Jersey Organization</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'>Senator Anthony Bucco (R-Morris, Somerset) has introduced legislation that would designate the<a href="http://www.seeingeye.org/"> Seeing Eye®</a> dog as the official New Jersey State Dog.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'>The Seeing Eye headquarters is located in Morristown. The organization has trained and matched more than <a href="http://www.seeingeye.org/">17,000 visually-impaired individuals with service animals.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:17.25pt'><a href="http://www.senatenj.com/uploads/seeing-eye-dog-520.jpg"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=506 height=263 id="_x0000_i1053" src="cid:image005.jpg@01D427ED.FD2E9D50" alt="Description: http://www.senatenj.com/uploads/seeing-eye-dog-520-300x173.jpg"></span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=wp-caption-text style='line-height:17.25pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Sen. Anthony Bucco’s bill would designate the <a href="http://www.seeingeye.org/">Seeing Eye®</a> dog as the official New Jersey State Dog. (Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.seeingeye.org/">Seeing Eye</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'>“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.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'>“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.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'><img border=0 width=480 height=269 id="_x0000_i1054" src="cid:image006.jpg@01D427ED.FD2E9D50" alt="Description: http://www.senatenj.com/uploads/Seeing-Eye-Ceremony-Photo.jpg"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=wp-caption-text style='line-height:17.25pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>>From left: Sen. Anthony Bucco with “NJ,” a seeing eye dog in training; Seeing Eye CEO Jim Kutsch, and volunteer puppy-raiser Roger Woodhour. (<a href="http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/bucco/new-bucco-bill-would-designate-the-seeing-eye-dog-as-nj-state-dog/39467">SenateNJ.com</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'>Presently, there are four primary canine breeds trained to be Seeing Eye dogs: German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Labrador/Golden Crosses.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'>“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.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:17.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'>Website Post:</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'><a href="http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/bucco/new-bucco-bill-would-designate-the-seeing-eye-dog-as-nj-state-dog/39467">http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/bucco/new-bucco-bill-would-designate-the-seeing-eye-dog-as-nj-state-dog/39467</a></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=62 style='width:30.75pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td><td width=18 style='width:9.0pt;background:#E8E8E8;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr><tr style='height:22.5pt'><td width=18 style='width:9.0pt;background:#E8E8E8;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:22.5pt'></td><td width=60 style='width:30.0pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:22.5pt'></td><td width=780 style='width:390.0pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:22.5pt'></td><td width=62 style='width:30.75pt;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:22.5pt'></td><td width=18 style='width:9.0pt;background:#E8E8E8;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:22.5pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr style='height:9.0pt'><td width=938 style='width:468.75pt;background:#E8E8E8;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:9.0pt'></td></tr></table></div><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>