Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C-East Patchogue) today joined Assemblyman David Weprin (D-24^th A.D.) and members of the Unsealed Initiative at a press conference advocating the passage of legislation (A.2003) known as the “Bill of Adoptee Rights.” The bill will provide adult adoptees with access to information contained on their original birth certificate.
Non-adopted persons already have a legal right to access their own information. Murray will be co-sponsoring the legislation in the Assembly.
"This legislation will give adults who were adopted as children access to the critical information they need for medical reasons, and their own peace of mind," said Murray. "Children who were adopted face enough challenges in their lives. Not knowing if they have an inherited medical condition or illness in their family history shouldn't be one of them.
Giving these adult adoptees access to the information on their birth certificates will remove that cloud of mystery from their lives - and the lives of their own children."
Adoptees will be able to gain knowledge of their ethnic heritage and access to medical information that may be necessary for preventive health care and illnesses that are linked to family history and genetics.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
ASSEMBLYMAN DEAN MURRAY WEIGHS IN ON GOVERNOR CUOMO’S BUDGET PROPOSAL
Statement from Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C-East Patchogue)
“Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2011-12 Executive Budget proposal is a starting point, not a finish line, in correcting our state’s broken finances. This budget is the result of years of reckless taxing, spending and borrowing have left our state’s finances in critical condition, with a nearly $10 billion budget gap that must be closed. However, the devil is in the details, and I am going to carefully evaluate the fine points of this budget to determine its specific impact on Long Island, and the communities I represent.”
“My priority is to ensure that our community isn’t unfairly targeted. One thing I will not allow is any attempt to balance our state’s budget on the backs of my constituents. This budget cannot just be about cutting. We need to look at restructuring, redesigning and reforming state government. We need to put the brakes on unfunded state mandates and deliver real cost relief for local governments, school districts and property taxpayers. We need to stimulate our economy and encourage job creation through Economic Development Zones. We need to cap property taxes, but only if done hand-in-hand with meaningful mandate relief. And we must find new sources of revenues, without imposing new taxes and fees.”
“Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2011-12 Executive Budget proposal is a starting point, not a finish line, in correcting our state’s broken finances. This budget is the result of years of reckless taxing, spending and borrowing have left our state’s finances in critical condition, with a nearly $10 billion budget gap that must be closed. However, the devil is in the details, and I am going to carefully evaluate the fine points of this budget to determine its specific impact on Long Island, and the communities I represent.”
“My priority is to ensure that our community isn’t unfairly targeted. One thing I will not allow is any attempt to balance our state’s budget on the backs of my constituents. This budget cannot just be about cutting. We need to look at restructuring, redesigning and reforming state government. We need to put the brakes on unfunded state mandates and deliver real cost relief for local governments, school districts and property taxpayers. We need to stimulate our economy and encourage job creation through Economic Development Zones. We need to cap property taxes, but only if done hand-in-hand with meaningful mandate relief. And we must find new sources of revenues, without imposing new taxes and fees.”
ASSEMBLYMEN MURRAY AND LOSQUADRO TEAM UP TO INCREASE LONG ISLAND’S BLOOD SUPPLY
Assemblymen Dean Murray (R,C – East Patchogue) and Dan Losquadro (R,C – Shoreham) will be holding a blood drive on Saturday, February 12 at the Coram Firehouse. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Firehouse, which is located at 303 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY.
“All the snow that we’ve seen on Long Island in recent weeks has resulted in fewer blood donations making it important that people come to the Coram Firehouse on Valentine’s weekend to donate blood,” Murray said. “I would also encourage anyone with legislative concerns to visit me at this event.”
On Long Island the snow has wreaked havoc. Blood banks are at a dangerous low level of blood supply and are urgently asking for help. Regardless of whether you are able to give blood or not, please stop by to meet with the Assemblymen.
“I invite the local community to join me by participating in this blood drive as a great way to assist their neighbors; it’s also an opportunity to sound off with their Assemblymen,” Losquadro said. “Join us at the blood bank to help restore the supply to our local blood centers that have been hurt by the storms this winter season.”
To be a donor you must:
• Bring valid photo or signature identification;
• Weigh at least 110 lbs.;
• Be at least 16 years old (Those under 18 years of age need consent, and individuals 76 years of age and older need a doctor’s note.);
• Eat well and be hydrated prior to appointment; and
• Not have gotten a tattoo within the past 12 months (unless applied in New Jersey).
To sign up please contact your assemblymen’s office:
Assemblyman Dan Losquadro at 631-727-0204 or losquadrod@assembly.state.ny.us
Assemblyman Dean Murray at 631-207-0073 or murrayd@assembly.state.ny.us
“All the snow that we’ve seen on Long Island in recent weeks has resulted in fewer blood donations making it important that people come to the Coram Firehouse on Valentine’s weekend to donate blood,” Murray said. “I would also encourage anyone with legislative concerns to visit me at this event.”
On Long Island the snow has wreaked havoc. Blood banks are at a dangerous low level of blood supply and are urgently asking for help. Regardless of whether you are able to give blood or not, please stop by to meet with the Assemblymen.
“I invite the local community to join me by participating in this blood drive as a great way to assist their neighbors; it’s also an opportunity to sound off with their Assemblymen,” Losquadro said. “Join us at the blood bank to help restore the supply to our local blood centers that have been hurt by the storms this winter season.”
To be a donor you must:
• Bring valid photo or signature identification;
• Weigh at least 110 lbs.;
• Be at least 16 years old (Those under 18 years of age need consent, and individuals 76 years of age and older need a doctor’s note.);
• Eat well and be hydrated prior to appointment; and
• Not have gotten a tattoo within the past 12 months (unless applied in New Jersey).
To sign up please contact your assemblymen’s office:
Assemblyman Dan Losquadro at 631-727-0204 or losquadrod@assembly.state.ny.us
Assemblyman Dean Murray at 631-207-0073 or murrayd@assembly.state.ny.us
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