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Gratitude is powerful.

Mar. 20, 2013
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ALC President, Ken Ivory
This Week's Challenge:
  • Send an email to at least two of your elected officials to thank them for supporting the TPLA. 
  • Watch the below video to discover how the TPLA can affect the economy of our states and nation.
GAO: More Recoverable Oil in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming Than The Rest of the World Combined?
GAO: More Recoverable Oil in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming Than The Rest of the World Combined?
Legislative Update

Utah- UT's legislature is working tirelessly to secure the sovereign nature of our states.  For just a sampling of the many bills passed this term, check out the links to the following highlights:
1. HB142 by Rep. Barrus and Sen. Okerlund
2. HB155 by Rep. Noel and Sen. Hinkins.
3.  HB164 by Hinkens and Roberts.
4.  HJR14 by Rep. Ivory and Sen. Vickers.
5.  HB166 by Rep. Ivory and Sen. Vickers.
6.  HJR15 by Rep. Roberts and Sen. Hinkins.
7. SJR13 by Sen. Osmond and Rep.Stratton.
IdahoHCR 21 & 22  

went to a vote yesterday morning in committee. The result? 10 in favor and 3 opposed.  As my kids would say, "Way to go, I-DA-HO!  For more details on the ID bill, click here.

Nevada-

NV's bill AB227 is on a roll!  It will be heard this week in committee, but the governor has committed to sign it and we have lots of signers on the House and Senate side.  

Wyoming- WY's TPLA study legislation has been signed into law!

Colorado- Waiting for an update.
New Mexico- Waiting for an update.
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-Has passed a resolution in support of TPLA for the Western States. 

 


Greetings!

Good morning!  Guess who.  Yep.  It's me, Becky Ivory once again. We have now spent a month looking more closely at the Six Simple Steps that can help you focus on leveraging your power within your community and help to bring about the Transfer of Public Lands Act in your state.

 

Today, we'll cover Step Six, which will focus on a subject that will make your mother and grandmother proud...GRATITUDE.

Step Six

 

Being an elected official is H-A-R-D.  I truly believe that only those in the position will ever appreciate the long days, the sleepless nights, the little pay, the media distortion and the largely thankless efforts that go into a life of public service.  

 

Our public servants are striving to do what is right for our communities.  It is important that your communications with them be nothing but polite and kind regardless of any differences of opinion.  It is important that we educate others, but that we do so with patience and courtesy.  And when our public officials make tough decisions that defend our sovereignty and our unalienable rights, we must lend them our courage.  We must let them know that we have their back...that we will not retreat when such decisions make it necessary for us to make adjustments in our own lives.  We must tell them that it is OK to do what is best for the people as a whole and that we will support them as they do the tough lifting.

 

This is why the American Lands Council stresses sending a Thank You Card to your local, state and federal officials as they stand up for us and our children's future in securing to the Western States the same promise that was made and kept with all states east of Colorado.  Though our example is directed towards the Governor of Utah, we urge you to make your own version for your officials and please share it with us.  

This week, we hope you will take the time to:

  • Find out which of your representatives support the TPLA.
  • Look up their physical address or use this website to find their email.
  • Send a simple email thanking them for standing up for the people of your community and let them know that you will support them through the tough lift!
  • Post your thanks on Facebook and other social media sites.
  • Tweet us at @AmericanLandsCN and let us know how you did!  

 

Sincerely, 

Becky Ivory

 

on behalf of 

Ken Ivory

ALC President

 

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