THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK Poo £02. ALBANY Legislative Otice Balding SHFLDON SILVER, ‘Atbany. New York 12248 Speaker (518) 485-3794 May 1.2007 Ms, Mary Ann Hennen 178 Bayview Ave Northport NY 11768-1509 Dear Ms. Hennen: ‘Thank you for contacting my office in support of expanding the New York State "Bottle Bill” law. L appreciate hearing from you on this matter. Last year, the Assembly passed legislation (A.2517-D of 2006) which would have expanded the State's returnable container law. Unfortunately. the Senate failed to act on this measure. Therefore, you may wish to contact your local Senate representative as welll as the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Joseph Bruno, to urge their support for this type of legislation. Please know that your input will be useful during future discussions on this matter. In addition, the Assembly's web site (www.assembly state.ny.us) is an informative resource ou issues facing our slate - including links w Asseubly menubers, bill searches, Assembly committee news, and other communications designed to keep you connected io state government ‘Again. thank you for contacting me and keeping me updated on matters important to you. Your participation helps me to better serve our state, Very truly yours, a on Sheldon Silver Speaker