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ALC President, Ken Ivory
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This Week's Challenge:
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- Make a list of three organizations you belong to.
- Take copies of our resolutions to at least one of those groups and discuss the possibility of creating your own resolution in support of the Transfer of Public Lands.
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No matter how many times you've seen this, it is still true!
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Legislative Update
Utah- Many organizations are signing Resolutions in support of the TPLA that was passed last year.
Idaho- is preparing a bill and resolution similar to the Utah TPLA
Nevada-
To be introduced this session is a bill to create a Legislative Interim Committee to plan for the implementation of the NV Public Lands Management Act, to be introduced in the 2015 Legislature with a transfer date of June 30, 2015.
Wyoming- PASSED the TPLA study legislation through both their House and Senate. All that is left is to consent with the Senate amendments and get the governor's signature!
Colorado- has a TPLA bill moving forward that is still in the works.
New Mexico- TPLA still moving forward though it has experienced some bumps and bruises in the process. But don't count out NM! A lot of great work is going on there!
Arizona- Working on a commission with the governor's support to study the transfer issues and the legislature is preparing an improved TPLA to run again this year.
Arkansas- Has introduced a resolution supporting the TPLAs of the Western States.
South Carolina- is also going to run a resolution in support of TPLA for the Western States.
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Greetings!
Hello again! This is Becky Ivory, Director of Communications here at the American Lands Council. Last week we discussed Steps One and Two of our Six Simple Steps to leverage your power and influence through your local cities, counties, chambers and other organizations. I hope you were able to do your homework of spending 15 minutes each night to really understand a part of the White Paper by Dr. Donald Kochan. This week we will take a closer look at Step Three what a Resolution is, who can make one, and how it affects a cause. |
Step Three
A Resolution is "a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club or other group."
Many groups throughout the Western States are affected by the mismanagement of our public lands and recognize the important of letting their voices be heard by those who create the laws. This is when it is time for that organization to create an official Resolution to be made public and sent to all legislative parties that can have an affect on this issue.
Two weeks ago, we sent you links to the resolutions by Ruidoso, NM, the Western Growth Coalition, and a generic version for organizations in Utah. There are also resolutions created by groups such as the American Legislative Exchange Council, Curry County, NM, South Jordan City, UT, and even the Utah House, to name a few. And recently, we have had Eastern States such as Arkansas and South Carolina creating resolutions in support of the Wester States as we require the federal government to keep its promise just as it did for all states East of Colorado. This is not just an important issue for the West, but for ALL states who wish to retain their sovereignty.
What organizations are you a part of that might want to put forth your voice in this issue? PTA? The Farm Bureau? City Council? CPAs? The possibilities are endless. When you combine your voice with others with a common interest, it gets louder, clearer and easier for your state and federal legislators to hear.
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Feel free to use other resolutions as a blueprint to outline your own. When you get it created and sent, please email me a pdf copy to share with others. When people see all of the many people who are willing to let their voices be heard, it gives them courage to stand as well.
When Ken and I lived in Japan, we came across intersections where the crosswalks were chaotic, running in all directions from the corner. We learned a Japanese phrase he loves to share. In affect, it means, "If we all cross together, it's not scary."
Take our hand and cross with us. And then extend your hand to others and invite them to do the same.
Remember:
- It has been done before!
- The promise is the same!
- Be part of the only solution big enough!
Sincerely,
Becky Ivory
on behalf of
Ken Ivory
ALC President
P.S. Don't forget to Become a Member of The American Lands Council! Click here to see a summary of the various membership levels and the benefits associated with each.
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