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Although Bill 652 died in Committee, we are encouraged that one day this necessary step in ending animal cruelty will one day become law. Thank you to everyone who supported these efforts and for standing up for a just cause. Cruelty in the name of entertainment and sport is still cruelty. It must stop!
 


Give it your final, best shot!!!! - BAN COCKFIGHTING
 

(May 25, 2006) The bill to ban cockfighting has moved to the House agricultural committee. If this bill lingers in the agricultural committee it will die. Representatives REALLY DO respond when flooded with emails, letters, or calls. It makes a huge difference. To give the bill our final, best shot, please contact the Representatives listed below and ask them to “favorably” pass La. Senate Bill 652 out of the agriculture committee and move it to the full floor for a vote.


Talking Points:

  • Cockfighting, popular in many parts of Southeast Asia, is suspected of spreading the highly lethal bird flu virus from poultry to humans through contact with blood, feces and droplets of fluid. Don’t allow bird flu to enter Louisiana via cockfighting!!!

  • Cockfighting is a cruel and barbaric sport. Fighting roosters are fitted with razor sharp knives and forced to fight to their death.

  • Cockfighting is an embarrassing blemish on the state. Louisiana and New Mexico are the only 2 states in the U.S. that still allow cockfighting.

  • Cockfighting promotes illegal gambling. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are gambled illegally at cockfighting events.

  • Cockfighting desensitizes young children to violence. Cockfighting is billed as a form of “family entertainment” by its supporters and young children are often in the audience observing this barbaric sport.

La. House of Representative Agricultural Committee Members

 

Salter, Joe R.
P. O. Box 250
Florien, LA 71429
(800)259-4135
larep024@legis.state.la.us
(318)256-4137
 
Morrish, Dan W. "Blade"
119 W. Nezpique Street
Jennings, LA 70546-5356
(337)824-3979
larep037@legis.state.la.us
(337)824-5898
Bruce, Beverly G.
P. O. Box 884
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318)872-1666
larep007@legis.state.la.us
(318)872-3764
 
Hill, Herman Ray
529 Tramel Road
Dry Creek, LA 70637
(800)259-2118
larep032@legis.state.la.us
(337)639-4045
Frith, Mickey
407 Charity Street Suite 102
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337)893-5035
larep047@legis.state.la.us
(337)898-1160
 
Kenney, Lelon
P. O. Box 485
Columbia, LA 71418
(318)649-9100
larep020@legis.state.la.us
(318)649-9102
Cazayoux, Jr., Donald J.
P. O. Box 156
New Roads, LA 70760
(225)638-8725
larep18@legis.state.la.us
(225)638-8319
 
Strain, Michael G.
19607 Highway 36
Covington, LA 70433-8734
(985)893-6246
larep074@legis.state.la.us
(985)893-6247
LaFleur, Eric
P. O. Box 617
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337)363-5019
larep038@legis.state.la.us
(337)363-6812
 
Dorsey, Yvonne
1520 Thomas H. Delpit Drive Suite 226
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)342-9700
larep067@legis.state.la.us
(225)342-9070
Downs, Hollis
207 W. Mississippi Suite 300
Ruston, LA 71270
(318)251-5039
hdowns@legis.state.la.us
(318)255-1616
 
Fannin, James R.
320 6th Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318)259-6620
larep013@legis.state.la.us
(318)259-6645
Guillory, Mickey J.
P.O. Box 986
Eunice, LA 70535
(337)457-0194
larep041@legis.state.la.us
(337)457-5649
 
Cravins, Donald R., "Don", Jr.
707 N. Main
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337)943-2407
larep040@legis.state.la.us
(337)943-2406
St. Germain, Karen Gaudet
58025 Meriam
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225)687-2410
larep060@legis.state.la.us
(225)687-6272
Smith, Jack D.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse Room 304
Franklin, LA 70538
(337)828-7778
webreps@legis.state.la.us
(337)828-7778
 
Thompson, Francis C.
Box 68
Delhi, LA 71232
(318)878-9408
larep019@legis.state.la.us
(318)878-5650
 
 

 


 




Wipe out this bloody blemish on our State
BAN COCKFIGHTING!

Support Louisiana Senate Bill SB 652
 

(May 16, 2006) In a SURPRISING and UNPRECEDENTED vote, Louisiana’s Agricultural Senate Committee voted unanimously to ban cockfighting in our state (Louisiana Senate Bill 652). The bill is authored by Senator Arthur J. "Art" Lentini.

Louisiana and New Mexico are the only two states that still legally allow cockfighting. Individual parishes have banned cockfighting, but a statewide law is needed to put an end to this barbaric activity.

Help keep the momentum rolling and contact Louisiana State Senators today and let them know you support a ban on cockfighting.

The bill still has to go before the Full Senate Floor and Governor Blanco.
Call, e-mail or write Governor Blanco and all the senators (listed below) letting them know why you support a ban on cockfighting. Urge our lawmakers to ban the barbaric blood sport of cockfighting.

Contact the senate and Governor Blanco today and let them know that banning cockfighting is so important because:

  • Cockfighting is a cruel and barbaric sport. Fighting roosters are fitted with razor sharp knives and forced to fight to their death.

  • Cockfighting is an embarrassing blemish on the state. Louisiana and New Mexico are the only 2 states in the U.S. that still allow cockfighting.

  • Cockfighting promotes illegal gambling. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are gambled illegally at cockfighting events.

  • Cockfighting desensitizes young children to violence. Cockfighting is billed as a form of “family entertainment” by its supporters and young children are often in the audience observing this barbaric sport.
     



Contact



Governor Kathleen Blanco at:
Governor Kathleen Blanco
Attn: Constituent Services
P.O. Box 94004, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9004
Telephone Numbers: 866-366-1121, 225-342-0991, 225-342-7015
FAX: 225-342-7099, E-mail contact@la.gov




LOUISIANA STATE SENATORS:
 

Senator Robert Adley
adleyr@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
611 Jessie Jones Drive
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 965-1755
 
Senator "Jody" Amedee
amedeej@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
2109 S. Burnside Ave., Suite A
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 644-1526
Senator Diana E. Bajoie
websen@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-0752
District Office
Post Office Box 15168
New Orleans, LA 70175
(504) 568-7760
 
Senator Robert J. Barham
barhamr@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
Post Office Box 249
Oak Ridge, LA 71264
(318) 244-5582
Senator Walter J. Boasso
boassow@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
100 Intermodal Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 270-9258
 
Senator Sharon Weston Broome
lasen15@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
P. O. Box 52783
Baton Rouge, LA 70892
(225) 359-9352
Senator James David Cain
cainj@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
Post Office Box 640
Dry Creek, LA 70637
(337) 328-7266
Senator Joel T. Chaisson
websen@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
P.O. Box 1255
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9911
 
Senator Sherri Smith Cheek
smithcheek@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
9973 Mansfield Road
Keithville, LA 71047
(318) 687-4820
 
Senator Donald R. "Don" Cravins
websen@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
200 West Pine Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-9695
Senator Jay Dardenne
dardennej@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
Post Office Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-9788
 
Senator Ann Duplessis
duplessisa@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
Toll Free Number
(866) 406-6281
Senator Reggie P. Dupre
lasen20@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
P. O. Box 3893
Houma, LA 70361-2016
(985) 876-9902
Senator Noble E. Ellington
ellingtn@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
4272 Front Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-7313
 
Senator Cleo Fields
fieldsc@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
Post Office Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-9793
 
Senator Heulette "Clo" Fontenot
fontenoc@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
P.O. Box 1238
Livingston, LA 70754
(225) 686-0108
Senator "Nick" Gautreaux
gautreauxn@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
209 E. St. Victor Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 740-NICK (6425)
 
Senator D. A. "Butch" Gautreaux
lasen21@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
1103 Eighth Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(800) 562-3204
Senator Francis C. Heitmeier
heitmeierf@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
3709 General DeGaulle
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 361-6014
Senator Donald E. Hines
hinesd@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
Post Office Box 262
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-4619
 
Senator Ken Hollis
hollisk@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
2800 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 365
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 828-9300
Senator Lydia P. Jackson
jacksonl@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
610 Texas Street, Suite 201
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 676-7029
 
Senator Charles D. "C.D." Jones
websen@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
141 Desiard Street, Suite 315
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 362-5469
 
Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka
kostelka@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
Post Office Box 2122
Monroe, LA 71207
(800) 508-5572
Senator Arthur J. "Art" Lentini
lentini@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
6620 Riverside Drive, Suite 312
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 780-8700
Senator Max T. Malone
malonem@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
610 Marshall Street, Suite 722
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 676-5733
 
Senator Robert "Rob" Marionneaux
lasen17@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
P.O. Box 577
Livonia, LA 70755-0577
(225) 637-3623
 
Senator Joe McPherson
lasen29@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
880 Robinson Bridge Road
Woodworth, LA 71485
(318) 484-2211
Senator Michael J. "Mike" Michot
lasen23@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
P.O. Box 80372
Lafayette, LA 70598
(337) 262-1332
 
Senator Willie L. Mount
lasen27@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
P.O. Box 3004
Lake Charles, LA 70602
(337) 491-2016
Senator Edwin R. Murray
murraye@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
1540 N. Broad St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 945-0042
 
Senator Ben Nevers
websen@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
724 Avenue F
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-6863
Senator Julie Quinn
quinnj@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
3330 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 438
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 219-4640
 
Senator Craig F. Romero
romeroc@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
300 Iberia Street, Suite B-150
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-8006
Senator John T. "Tom" Schedler
schedlet@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
3840 Highway 22, Suite 200
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 727-7949
 
Senator Derrick Shepherd
websen@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
2009 Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 371-0263
Senator Kenneth M. "Mike" Smith
smithmi@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
Post Office Box 1381
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-3075
 
Senator Gerald J. Theunissen
theunisg@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
Post Office Box 287
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0376
Senator J. Chris Ullo
websen@legis.state.la.us
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-2040
District Office
2150 Westbank Expressway, Suite 705
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 361-6690
 

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