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Departments
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Legislative
Department
L. Claire Grissett, Director
7 Douglas Court
Flemington, NJ 08822-4003
Phone: (908) 782-6832
E-mail: lcwpg@earthlink.net
Joan Wright Jr.
E8 Carver Place
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: (609) 896-0001
Joseph DeSandre
174 Cranbury Neck Road
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Phone: (609) 799-1528
/ Fax: (609) 799-9025
Doris Simpson
43 Highway 31-202
Ringoes, NJ 08551
Phone: (908) 782-7803 / Fax: (908) 788-4221
E-mail Barbara@muirheadfoods.com
Wm. A. Schelchtweg,
Jr.
299 Chandler Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: (732) 730-3498 / Fax: (732) 730-0159
E-mail: BSES60@optonline.net
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Mission Statement |
To serve as the voice of rural, agricultural,
and suburban New Jersey by identifying problems, proposing solutions, and taking actions
which will enhance the quality of life of all citizens. To keep in contact with
Legislators, both in the State of New Jersey, and also on the Federal level, making them
aware of the concerns of not only Grange members, but all people, regarding important and
current issues. The Legislative Department of the National Grange will stand. Changes will
be made. Changes are beneficial in order to survive! The Legislative Department has been
an important and necessary part of the Grange since it began in 1867.
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United We Stand …
Divided We Fall
“Face Forward … Focus on the Future”
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Congratulations! You are a United States Citizen! |
Do you know American History … think you could pass your own country’s citizenship test? There are 92 questions and I think most of you could answer many of them. Some of them would challenge even the most knowledgeable student of American history.
There is an excellent source … a booklet entitled “The Great American Citizenship Quiz” by Solomon M. Skolnick and I quote, “that lists all the questions, the answers, the circumstances of the moment, the actions of the players involved, and the consequences of these actions, both intended and otherwise. On the lighter side could Wm. Bradford and Edw. Winslow of Plymouth Colony ever have imagined that, more that 380 years after the meal was served, their journals would offer intriguing information on the menu for the first Thanksgiving … more significantly, at a time when our system of presidential election is a hot topic of debate, reviewing the thought process of those who designed the Electoral College as part of the Constitution is both inspiring and comforting.”
Why is this important when the world, the country, & New Jersey seem to be in a turmoil over political issues? Because we are American Citizens and according to Article IV of the Constitution, the United States shall guarantee to every state in the union a republican form (not party) of government, which means
a state or nation in which the supreme power rests in all the citizens entitled to vote. This power is exercised by representatives elected, directly or indirectly, by them and responsible to them.
All NJ Legislators will be subject to change in November of 2009. Be sure you get an updated roster by going on-line – either your own computer or at the library. As soon as it is published your State Legislative Dept. will send a copy to those who we have listed. If you do not receive a copy call one of the committee. Always vote … It is one of your greatest freedoms!
2010 is census year. Please get all the information you can on this subject. It is important to be counted … but,
a WARNING … do not let anyone into your house, no matter what they tell you or show you, unless you know them. I am not sure if a census taker even has to enter the premises.
I repeat … over and over … it is important to keep in touch with your legislators! They need our help and opinions! Invite them to your Grange meetings … write, e-mail, call them, but contact them … inundate them with your ideas, etc. It is an honor as an American Citizen to have this privilege.
Legislative day will be held again this spring … Remember that everyone is invited. There will be some changes made. We hope to have the Welcome Center again … both sides of the room, if possible … .or we may move the
complete idea and location altogether … keep watching for more news.
STAND UP … SPEAK UP
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Important Addresses |
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Office of the Governor
State House CN001
Trenton, NJ 08525
Office of Legislative Services
Public Information Office
Legislative Information and Bill Room
State House Annex
P.O. Box 068
Trenton, NJ 08625 |
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