Compatriots,
There is a bill before the Florida Legislature which requires our attention and action. HB 591 (as currently written)

"Creates the 'Florida Historical Monuments and Memorials Protection Act.' Prohibits the relocation, removal, disturbance, or alteration of a monument, memorial, plaque, marker, or historic flag commemorating or memorializing specified wars and military engagements displayed on public property of the state or any of its political subdivisions. Prohibits any person or organization from preventing the public or private body responsible for the protection, preservation, or care of such monument, memorial, plaque, marker, or historic flag from exercising its responsibility to provide protection, preservation, or care. Provides a second degree misdemeanor penalty for violation.

Prohibits the renaming or rededication of a street, park, bridge, building, school, preserve, reserve, or other public area of the state or any of its political subdivisions dedicated in memory of or named for any historic figure or event.

Full text of HB 591

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Subject: Florida Historic Monuments and Memorials Protection Act 030901
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001

Dear Compatriots,

The Florida Historic Monuments and Memorials Protection Act (HB 591) as of noon today has an unprecedented 42 co-sponsors in the Floirda House of Representatives. It has a long way to go yet and of course a democratic amendment will be voted on to exempt the Southern Flags. The Lord willing, I hope common sense will prevail in saving ALL of history, not just the history sanctioned by the forces of 'political correctness.' Please take the time to PRAY for the Bill and for Representative Bev Kilmer as she attempts to preserve all of history and those that made it.

Respectfully yours,
Dr. Dennis Raitt

Compatriots,

Please write and email Representative Bev Kilmer immediately at:

Room 1302 The Capitol
402 South Monroe St.
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-1300
Phone Number (850)488-2873
Email: kilmer.bev@leg.state.fl.us

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR HB591

**In your letters and emails be sure to make this an American History issue, not just a Confederacy issue. We are concerned with preserving ALL history and those who made it.

Respectfully yours,
Dennis Raitt

From: Watters
To: Dr. Raitt
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 5:50 PM
Subject: Monuments

--- I just spoke to Bev. The speaker said the Bill had a problem and could not be heard unless there were 2 provisions:

1. A provision to move the roadside plaques and monuments while construction is going on, then replace them as close as possible to the original position. 2. Courthouse expansion and other public building expansion must have a way of moving monuments and replacing them etc.

He said if that was done he would see it on the floor.!!!!! Bev and the lawyers are in the process of amending it at this time.

She is getting lots of phone calls and emails to support the bill. Keep it up. It is really helpful to her to get letters she can present on the floor if necessary.

Joyce