[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 137 (Monday, September 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1884]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN PHILLIPS

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 17, 2007

  Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. John Phillips for 
his devotion and tireless efforts for the humane treatment and 
protection of animals.
  As a longtime animal advocate, John Phillips was named the first ever 
Executive Director of the League of Humane Voters of New York City 
(LOHV-NYC) in 2004. Under his direction, LOHV-NYC has become a driving 
force for the defense of animals in New York City by raising tens of 
thousands of dollars and campaigning for dozens of humane candidates at 
the local and state level. He also helped organize the first ever 
humane lobby day, bringing dozens of animal advocates to City Hall to 
lobby their elected officials.
  John Phillips' energy and passion for the creation of effective 
animal protection legislation at the local, state, and federal level 
has been a major force in fostering discussion of the issues most 
important to the LOHV-NYC.
  His passion for the protection of animals and the education of people 
about the suffering of animals started at a young age, when he became a 
vegetarian at the age of 10 and a vegan at the age of 14. As well as 
becoming an animal activist, John Phillips has been involved with many 
other social justice groups, including those committed to the rights of 
the LGBT community, the homeless, and the environment.
  In January 2007, John Phillips was awarded the In Defense of Animals' 
Companion Animal Guard for his work with LOHV-NYC. We should all take 
note of his devotion to the protection of animals and I would like to 
congratulate John Phillips on his many accomplishments.

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