There are many people to thank, especially Governor O'Malley for putting the bills into the Governor's Bills to assure success.
Delegates Mike Smigel, Jim Mathias and Norm Conway had a lot to do with creating and presenting this legislation for a vote. While the Delegation and the Senate couldn't seem to come to agreeable terms, Governor O'Malley knew how important this legislation was and adopted it.
Jennifer Foxwell was kind enough to ride with us to Annapolis on the final day. However, it was Sarah's Aunt Tracey Powell who took several trips with me to Annapolis over a several month period to push this legislation on behalf of Foxwell Family.
Today, because of such strong support from many, our children live in a slightly safer state, a state in which sent a very clear message, you mess with children you go away for a very long time.
If I remember correctly the bill ended up being compromised. I feel it should have been all or nothing and think that those who voted for the compromise should have held their ground and voted against it. The bill ended up only being a bandaid on the problem.
ReplyDeleteJoe you have done a wonderful thing by showing your support for the family and community... It is amazing how they dislike you now...They l;ove you when you do all the work but after it is all done you are the enemy... i still wonder how they live with themselves everyday knowing it was there fault...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim
I remember this day, I was so pleased with the out come ALL of you should be very proud of yourselves.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how in the world any of your na-sayers could find anything negative about this. Joe you worked very hard on these bills and you did not stop until they were changed. GREAT JOB
ReplyDeleteI'm 11:11 and a fan of Joe's. I guess you could call me a member of his cult. I feel the bill passed were just a feel good measure, a knew jerk reaction to the Foxwell tragedy. A bill with a minimum sentence of life for child sexual offenders would have meant something.
ReplyDeleteNo mention of the incompetance of Davis Ruark or how he missled the public in order to try and get reelected.
ReplyDeleteGranny, go away. Your not welcome here.
ReplyDeleteAunt Tracey is a Cutie Pie!
ReplyDeleteFat boy is pissed that your still talking about this case and he is threatening you about it. What a worthless piss ant he is. He is so jealous of you.
ReplyDeleteTo Jennifer Foxwell, SHAME ON YOU...bringing another child into this world..Are you mentally Retarded or what????????That right should be taken from you forever...You are worse then an animal...at least an animal protects their young...
ReplyDeleteI heard Jennifer was putting her baby up for adoption, can anyone confirm this. If so, I know a loving couple who would love to give the baby a secure, safe and very loving life.
ReplyDelete6:37 Are you without sin? Jennifer only has to answer to God.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't want a child from that gene pool.
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