Masonry Magazine June 2009 Page. 22
LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
Finally, staff members informed us that the climate-change debate will begin to move forward in the upcoming months. The proposed cap-and-trade provisions could have severe consequences on energy prices and impact any industry that relies on fossil fuels as a source of energy.
Perhaps the most important feedback from our visits was from both members and staff, who commented that our presence on The Hill and in their offices was very important, and the MCAA must stay engaged on the issues important to them. They also said that the offices needed to hear their input and suggestions on upcoming legislation. The MCAA must continue to have its voice heard on Capitol Hill to impact future legislative issues.
The MCAA would like to thank the following individuals for spending their time and resources to represent our industry during our conference: Frank Campitelli - Baltimore Masonry, Bill Holden - Block USA, Major Ogilvie-Block USA, Lee McClinton-Block USA, Rich O'Connor-Block USA, Mackie Bounds-Brazos Masonry, Thomas Cummer-Cummer Masonry, Inc., Brendan Quinn-Ernest Maier, Don and Beverley McCauley, Falls Church Construction, Tom and Debby Daniel-GBC Concrete and Masonry, Damian Lang-Lang Masonry Contractors, Benard Buster-Lyons Sandstone, Roy Swindal-Masonry Arts, Inc., Mike Finch-RCP Block and Brick, John J. Smith, Jr.-Smith Masonry, Inc., Mark Kemp-Superior Masonry Builders, Mike and Colleen Sutter-Sutter Masonry, Inc. IMAS Mike Falencki is COO and VP of policy for the Keelen Group.
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