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January 10, 2004

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HoofPAC ALERT

Illinois Bill SB1921 is set to be called for a vote in the
Legislature this week.

It is important that this bill get the support necessary to pass.
Cavel East in DeKalb, which mysteriously burned down shortly after
being purchased and insured.... and just as mysteriously so did
their other plant Cavel Westin Oregon.... (is there such a thing as
Belgian lightning, what are the odds of that happening twice to the
same company?).... is trying to grandfather their permits and reopen.

In l991 there were 14 horse slaughter plants operating in the U.S.
Today, there are only two remaining in operation, both are in Texas.
All polling from across the country over the last five years has
indicated that the overwhelming majority (80-93%) of Americans do
not want their horses slaughtered for the gourmet dinner plates in
France and Belgium. That is why it is important that we not lose
ground or allow this horse slaughter plant to be resurrected from
the ashes!

We urge all Illinois residents to follow in the footsteps of the
good people and supervisors of Mc Henry County who voted 26 to 1 not
to issue permits for the Van Damme horse slaughter plant to relocate
there stating, "it did not serve the public interest."

This is a national issue as horses from all across the country would
be transported to Illinois for slaughter if this plant were to
reopen.

So please all concerned and especially ALL ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
contact (call, fax, e-mail) as many Illinois legislators as you can
before January 13th.

Express your strong opinion that Americans do not slaughter or eat
their beloved horses. Horses in American culture are revered as a
domesticated, recreational, favored (not eaten) animals.

VOTE YES ON SB1921

Let's Keep America's Horses In The Stable and Off The Table!!!

Cathleen Doyle, founder
HoofPAC

Keep America's Horses In The Stable... And Off The Table!

For information please contact: savethehorse@...

Thank you for caring about America's horses,
Cathleen Doyle, founder
HoofPAC

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