Haddaway Named "Liberty Legislator"

Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio was named a “Liberty Legislator” after receiving a grade of 100% on a scorecard that reviewed votes taken in the 2009 session of the Maryland General Assembly.

The Liberty Vote Scorecard was compiled to inform the public of the effect their legislator’s votes have on their liberties as citizens of Maryland. The votes that were graded were chosen based on whether they promoted or infringed upon the liberties inherent in the Bill of Rights. One example was the Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009 which prohibits police from spying on individuals or groups without probable cause. Haddaway-Riccio also supported a floor amendment related to the REAL ID Act.

“Liberty is a very powerful concept that our country was founded on,” said Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio. “The Bill of Rights was meant to provide guidance for Congress when they are making laws. Being a state legislator should be no different, so I am very proud of my designation as a Liberty Legislator.”

Haddaway-Riccio Becomes Member of Civil Air Patrol

Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio became a member of the Maryland State Legislative Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. She was presented with a certificate recognizing her support of the organization.

The Civil Air Patrol dates back to World War II when civilian pilots patrolled our nation’s shores. Since then, they have continued operating as a voluntary organization with three key missions: emergency services (including search and rescue and disaster relief), aerospace education and offering a cadet youth program. They are also the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force.

Let Haddaway Bag Your Groceries!

Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio will be bagging groceries from 5:00pm-6:00pm at the Easton Safeway on October 30, 2009 to help raise awareness for breast cancer!

So come by, get your shopping done and support a good cause all at the same time!

HADDAWAY-RICCIO CONTINUES FIGHT FOR UPPERSHORE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio has been working with her legislative colleagues on the Eastern Shore to keep the Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center open. "Even though the facility is not in my district, they faithfully serve citizens from all over the Eastern Shore and provide invaluable services that we cannot do without," Haddaway-Riccio said. She also stated that many of her constituents have asked her to share the letter she wrote to the Governor and the Board of Public Works in August. As a result, she has posted it on her web site at www.votehaddaway.com.

For more information, contact Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio’s office at (410) 820-8043, send an email to jeannie.haddaway@house.state.md.us or visit her web site at www.votehaddaway.com.