Here is a response from Senator McLachlan. His response is articulate and helpful. I hope that everyone is making an effort to be in Hartford on Wednesday. Fr. Mike and I will be there! From Sen. McLachlan:
I will not support Senate Bill 1098 as this is clearly an example of government interference with the Roman Catholic Church. The proponents of Senate Bill 1098 and co-chairs of the Judiciary Committee, Senator Andrew McDonald and Representative Michael Lawlor, have demonstrated disdain for the priests, pastors and bishops of the Church for their opposition to gay marriage and abortion.
You may want to consider some or all of the following additional steps to convey your message to legislators:
You may testify in-person at the Judiciary Committee public hearing on SB1098 scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Noon at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. You can find testimony guidelines at the following webpage: http://cga.ct.gov/asp/Content/YourVoice.asp
You may attend the public hearing to lend support for your fellow Catholics testifying in opposition to the bill.
You may also address written testimony to:
Honorable Members of the Joint Committee on Judiciary
Room 2500, Legislative Office Building
Hartford, CT 06106
You may call the Joint Committee on Judiciary at (860) 240-0530 during normal business hours and leave a message for the Committee Co-Chairs – Senator Andrew McDonald and Representative Michael Lawlor -- expressing your opposition to their proposed bill 1098.
You may locate your Senator and Representative at the following address: http://cga.ct.gov/maps/townlist.asp
Thank you for sharing your concerns with me.
I encourage you to contact me again with any future concerns or comments.
Regards,
Michael A. McLachlan State Senator
24th District Serving Danbury, Bethel, New Fairfield & Sherman
Legislative Office Building #2203 Hartford, CT 06106
Office (860) 240-0068
www.SenatorMcLachlan.cga.ct.gov