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<DIV><SPAN class=184273916-26112003><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080
size=3> As we prepare for
Thanksgiving, the Timothy's Law Coalition would like to take a few moments to
reflect on this past year and recount all of the things we have to be thankful
for. This past year, we have been able to move the bill further than ever,
picking up 33 co-sponsors in the Senate. This has been largely due to two
reasons. The tireless efforts of the O'Clair family; who have sacrificed
tremendously over the past year, traveling throughout the state to tell their
story to anyone that will listen, helping those who find themselves in similar
situations and cannot see a way out, and basically doing whatever they need to
do in order to ensure that no other families have to live with the tragedy that
befell them. </FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=184273916-26112003><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080
size=3> The other primary reason that
this movement has spurred such great success this year is because of you and
your efforts. Supporters such as yourself have found a new dedication to
this issue, and are taking to the streets, the television networks, local radio
stations, and your local newspaper outlets to spread the word about Timothy's
Law. You have made your voice heard in the community, demanding that your
Senator "Pass Timothy's Law Now!" Basically, you have built and
maintained the Timothy's Law movement. </FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT face=Arial color=#000080>While we have yet to achieve our goal of ending
the discrimination faced by those living with mental illness or chemical
dependency, we have raised the level of awareness to the issue, and we have
created a groundswell that will translate into success. We merely have to
maintain the pressure, and let our Senators know that we will not go away until
they have done their job. Currently, we in TLC are planning our
strategy for the upcoming year here in Albany, and I have heard from many
of you that you too are in the planning stages of events throughout the state in
your own cities and towns. Ultimately, this is the reason we have proven
so successful. This is no longer an effort driven by a few paid
professionals. This is now an effort that is driven by the folks out in
the community. You have taken control of this campaign and are turning it
into your own effort. You are planning the events, we are merely
publicizing them. This momentum has carried all of us, and it will
ultimately carry Timothy's Law to the Governor's desk for his
signature.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT face=Arial color=#000080>This Thanksgiving, we are also thankful for all
of the families who have come forward to tell their story. Since the
O'Clair's have come forward, so many of you have joined them to share with the
community your own fights. You have courageously stood up and told your
stories, highlighting the importance of Timothy's Law, and the tragedy and
hardship that the current discriminatory system inflicts upon families.
You are the real heroes of this fight, and you deserve special recognition for
your efforts.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=184273916-26112003><FONT face=Arial
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<DIV><SPAN class=184273916-26112003><FONT face=Arial
color=#000080> A few quick notes about two current
activities:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<LI><SPAN class=184273916-26112003><FONT face=Arial color=#000080>The Mental
Health Educational Seminar originally planned for November 13, has been
rescheduled for <STRONG>December 11 at 7:00 p.m. </STRONG> This
event had to be cancelled the first time around due to a major storm in the
Syracuse/Phoenix area that led to whiteout conditions, power outages, and many
accidents due to high wind. The rescheduled event will again take
place at <STRONG>John C. Birdlebough High School</STRONG> in
<STRONG>Phoenix, NY.</STRONG> Topics of discussion for the evening will
be mental health awareness, Timothy's Law, depression, eating disorders, and
other relevant fields. Several speakers are slated for the
event, including Tom and Donna O'Clair and Miss New York State
Jessica Lynch. For more information about this event or directions,
please contact Ophelia's Place at 315-451-5544 (daytime), or Debra
Graham at 315-695-2201 (evening).</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=184273916-26112003><FONT face=Arial color=#000080>If you have
not yet sent in your petition supporting Timothy's Law, please take a few
minutes now to do so. A copy of the petition is attached to this
e-mail. Petitions will be gathered and delivered to Senate Majority
Leader Joseph Bruno sometime early next year. We want to have as many as
we ca, to drive home the widespread support for this issue.
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<DIV><SPAN class=184273916-26112003><FONT face=Arial color=#000080>Thanks to all
of you for everything, and Happy Thanksgiving.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=184273916-26112003>And as always, your
help in spreading the word about Timothy's Law is greatly
appreciated. By sending this e-mail onto your friends, you can help
this movement grow. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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