[Nj_federation_alert] Feedback on Sen. Codey

[ap.maurosr at verizon.net]

I have received some concerns about the email I sent yesterday highlighting Senator Codey s "photo op" on behalf of wildlife recreation. I just wanted to follow up with a point of clarification.

Sen. Codey is the senate president and former acting governor. He may even have aspirations to be governor. 

Second only to the governor, this is the most prominent legislator we could have to promote outdoor recreation. His "photo-op" is no small statement, and it is a recognition of the importance of sportsmen and sportswomen in determining elections. 

Plus, Sen. Codey is aware that it was the contribution of sportsmen and sportswomen that defeated Sen. Karcher in the last election. Sen. Codey was firmly in support of Sen. Karcher winning her re-election bid and helped to funnel millions of dollars to her campaign. 

I suppose he could be very bitter towards sportsmen and sportswomen. I am glad he is taking the time to "photo-op" on our behalf, whether out of sincerity, or out of respect for the unity and masses of outdoor enthusiasts in NJ.

FYI - promoting a "photo op" for Sen. Codey, which is directed at NJ citizenry and meant to advance our interests in outdoor recreation and conservation, is not a political endorsement of Sen. Codey by the NJOA. It is merely coverage of an event meant to bring awareness to issues important to all of us: conservation, outdoor recreation and the important role of the Division of Fish and Wildlife to the people of NJ.  

Good fishing, hunting and trapping
Ant

"We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." Benjamin Franklin


Anthony P. Mauro, Sr.
Chairman, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance: 
"The  voice of the conservationist." 
www.njoutdooralliance.org