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June 3, 2003

In this issue:

• ACCR press release - 29 May 2003
• "Bus Driver Diaries: Part 3" now available online
• Upcoming constitutional reform events

ACCR press release — 29 May 2003
ACCR applauds Governor’s reform efforts, renews call for comprehensive reform

MONTGOMERY - Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform Chairman Thomas E. Corts today hailed Gov. Bob Riley's government and tax reform proposal while renewing the call for Alabama's leaders to enact comprehensive constitutional reform.

   "ACCR applauds Governor Riley's effort to reform Alabama's unfair and inadequate tax structure," Corts said. “It is gratifying that our Legislature is grappling with the failures of our tax system which have deep roots in our antiquated state constitution.

   “We praise the Governor and the Legislature for their efforts. Certainly, a fairer tax system is one critical element of constitutional reform.

   ”At the same time, we renew our call on Gov. Riley and the legislative leadership to continue working for other meaningful and equally critical areas of reform such as home rule legislation and removing the racist and outdated language from the Alabama constitution. We look forward to working with Governor Riley and members of the legislature as we continue our efforts to give Alabama a constitution worthy of her people," Corts said.

   Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform’s mission is to provide credible, non-partisan advocacy of constitutional reform and to educate Alabama’s citizenry about constitutional reform proposals. ACCR has an office in Montgomery and affiliates and memberships statewide.
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"Bus Driver Diaries: Part 3" now available online

   New installments of the Bus Driver Diaries are now available online. Here is a sample of the Trussville diary entry:

   "I drove Monday morning to Trussville after spending the weekend in Birmingham for the Footsoldiers Reunion. Throughout the bus tour, I've managed to usually estimate the driving times fairly well and arrive just in time. Not so this morning. But instead of being late, I arrived in Trussville about an hour and a half in advance for some reason. Arriving early on the slow-moving bus is indeed a rarity. However, the time was well spent eating a healthy breakfast at Krystal while reading the Birmingham News and working on my speech."

For more diary entries and pictures, please click on the link below.
Click here for the Bus Driver Diaries, Part 3


Upcoming constitutional reform events

Although not all of these are ACCR events, you may call us at 334-834-5495 or reply to this email for more information on them.

1) June 6, MARION: ACCR bus tour through the Black Belt with the Leading Edge Institute. Stops include Marion, Greensboro, Eutaw, Demopolis, Linden, Epes, and Livingston. Interested in riding along? Contact Kevin Garrison at 334.834.5495 for more information.

2) June 9, HUNTSVILLE: Monthly chapter meeting at Noon at the Chamber of Commerce.

3) June 17, MONTGOMERY: Regular chapter meeting at Noon at ACCR's offices on 434 N. McDonough.

4) June 21, BIRMINGHAM: ACCR Ambassador Workshop, 10 AM - 2 PM, Samford University.

5) June 27, MONTGOMERY: ACCR Ambassador Workshop, 9 AM - 1 PM, ACCR Offices, 434 N. McDonough.

6) June 28, MOBILE: ACCR Ambassador Workshop, 9 AM - 1 PM, USA Baldwin Campus, Fairhope. Co-sponsored by USA Baldwin County

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