[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24493]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO THE LEAGUE OF HUMANE VOTERS OF NEW YORK CITY

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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 the League of Humane 
Voters of New York City (LOHV-NYC) for their support of animal rights 
and their efforts to hold elected officials accountable to their 
constituents on issues concerning animal welfare.
  Since their conception in 2001, the League of Humane Voters of New 
York City has been mobilizing public concern for animal rights through 
the democratic process by campaigning for the election of humane 
candidates to public office. 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. LOHV-NYC recognized that animal rights was a political 
issue as well as a moral issue and has worked with citizens, activists, 
political parties, candidates and elected representatives to create 
awareness for animal welfare issues.
  In January 2006, the LOHV-NYC created and published the first ever 
humane scorecard for the New York City Council, which tracked Council 
members' votes and sponsorship of legislation relating to animal 
welfare issues. The scorecard was first published in Satya Magazine in 
2006 and since then has received major media attention.
  The members of the League of Humane Voters in New York City are 
leaders in the animal protection movement, experts in law and politics, 
and everyday citizens. I would like to congratulate them on their 
dedication and on educating countless people on animal rights' issues.

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