[ETSList] Please read this..

Sat, 11 Jan 2003 12:56:55 -0500

Even if you don't call about the Social Security thing, Please read this
and write or email your
representatives supporting this bill ... de Ron

A very important Bulletin for NJ "Hams" follows. It includes information
on
the pending "Amateur Radio Antenna Bill" and how you can contact your
State lawmakers to promote it. EVERY HAM in NJ NEEDS to make calls
and write letters.... This is WAY too important...

==>NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE HONORS AMATEUR RADIO'S 9/11 ROLE

The New Jersey Legislature has honored the role of Amateur Radio
operators
in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. On hand
in
Trenton to witness a joint proclamation December 12 were ARRL Hudson
Division Director Frank Fallon, N2FF, Hudson Division Vice Director
Steve
Mendelsohn, W2ML, Northern New Jersey Section Manager Bill Hudzik,
W2UDT,
and Bergen County District Emergency Coordinator Mike Adams, WA2MWT,
who's
also a member of the New Jersey PRB-1 Task Force.

"I would like to take this opportunity to commend you for your hard work

and efforts," said Assembly Speaker Albio Sires. "During times of
disaster, your group has displayed superior service and dedication to
the
safety of our citizens. I applaud the efforts of the independent radio
operators and thank you for your selfless actions on September 11, 2001.

Allow me to express my sincere gratitude for your participation with the

New Jersey General Assembly on this day, December 12, 2002."

On behalf of the amateur contingent, Hudzik thanked the 80 members of
the
Assembly. Among the cosponsors of the resolution was Assemblyman Matthew

Ahearn, KB2PNN, a Democrat from Fair Lawn and sponsor of an Amateur
Radio
antenna bill, Assembly Bill 3065, in the Garden State.
While in the state capital, the ham radio delegation took the
opportunity
to promote A3065, "The Amateur Radio Antenna Bill." The measure would
codify the limited preemption known as PRB-1 into New Jersey's statutes.

In addition, it would preclude local ordinances or regulations that
effectively prohibit an antenna support structure of 70 feet or less
above
ground level exclusive of any antenna upon the structure. The measure
has
been assigned to the Housing and Local Government Committee chaired by
Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-Plainfield). The text of the proposed
legislation <http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/> is available on the New
Jersey
Legislature Web site. Search on "A3065" in the "Bill Search" engine.
Ahearn will be seeking cosponsors in the New Jersey General Assembly and

Senate. Interested New Jersey amateurs may contact him via e-mail
<[email protected]>. Amateurs may contact their state lawmakers to
express their opinions on the bill or to urge their cosponsorship. Visit

the New Jersey Legislature page <http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/> and look

under "Members--Find Your Legislator."--Michael Adams, WA2MWT

Here is the direct link to the full wording of the bill....
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2002/Bills/A3500/3065_I1.HTM

--
Ronald A. Loneker Sr. KA2BZS
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