Friday, June 13
4 - 8 pm
Pilgrim Hill in Central Park
New York, NY
(enter on northwest corner of 5th Avenue @ E. 72nd Street)
Entertainment, political activism, materials distribution, candlelight prayer service with guitar accompaniment and pigeon shaped cookies. Learn how carrier pigeons Cher Ami, GI Joe and Winkie saved the lives of more than 1,000 men in wartime. Become part of Project Pigeon Watch and have fun learning about our fascinating NYC residents.
Amanda Tree will host and play her music for National Pigeon Day.
Special Guest Joe Franklin
Speakers include:
Council Member Tony Avella, Nellie McKay, In Defense of Animals, Deacon Joseph Dwyer, Janice Fredericks, United Poultry Concerns, Raghav K. Goyal and Ana A. Garcia, Amanda Tree.
The New York Bird Club wishes to thank In Defense of Animals who will provide a banner, Hanna Fushihara Aron who will bake pigeon shaped cookies, God's Creatures Ministry who will provide candles, the United Federation of Teachers Humane Education Committee who will bring Pigeon Watch materials for distribution, all speakers and contributors and all our pigeon friends who advocate on behalf of our beautiful birds.
Guest Speakers and Schedule:
(see blog)
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Monday, June 9, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
National Pigeon Day - June 13th
Dear Elected Government Representatives,
As you are aware pigeons are very much in the news, not only in New York City, but worldwide. What better time than to declare June 13th National Pigeon Day commemorating the death of Cher Ami (meaning Dear Friend in French).
His story can be found on the following link:
http://www.homeofheroes.com/wings/part1/3b_cherami.html
Pigeons heroically fought for our country during wars and were used by people as messengers, saving many human lives.
Cher Ami died of his multiple war wounds on June 13, 1919--less than a year after he had completed his service to the United States Army Signal Corps. Upon his death a taxidermist preserved the small pigeon for future generations, a bird with a story that became an inspiration to millions over the years.
On this special day, students in schools across the United States will commemorate this day by learning of the significant role pigeons played in the history of the World. This can appropriately tie in with New York State's Humane Education Law, enacted in 1947 that is not being complied with in our school system, which requires instruction in the humane care and treatment of animals. The law is not been enforced, and few educators know of its existence.
In September 2006, New York City Council Member Tony Avella introduced a resolution urging the New York City Department of Education to help schools comply with New York State's Humane Education Law by issuing a memo to all public schools in the city.
We respectfully request that June 13th be declared National Pigeon Day in honor of pigeons who are war heroes.
Anna Dove
Founder
New York Bird Club
Supporters: Happy LOL Day, Easy Book Reviews, Pale Male Irregulars, Lizard Marsh, Shadowed Flower, Animal Rights, Bird House, European Vegetarian & Animal News Alliance, Pigeon Blog, Envirolink, Animal Concerns
As you are aware pigeons are very much in the news, not only in New York City, but worldwide. What better time than to declare June 13th National Pigeon Day commemorating the death of Cher Ami (meaning Dear Friend in French).
His story can be found on the following link:
http://www.homeofheroes.com/wings/part1/3b_cherami.html
Pigeons heroically fought for our country during wars and were used by people as messengers, saving many human lives.
Cher Ami died of his multiple war wounds on June 13, 1919--less than a year after he had completed his service to the United States Army Signal Corps. Upon his death a taxidermist preserved the small pigeon for future generations, a bird with a story that became an inspiration to millions over the years.
On this special day, students in schools across the United States will commemorate this day by learning of the significant role pigeons played in the history of the World. This can appropriately tie in with New York State's Humane Education Law, enacted in 1947 that is not being complied with in our school system, which requires instruction in the humane care and treatment of animals. The law is not been enforced, and few educators know of its existence.
In September 2006, New York City Council Member Tony Avella introduced a resolution urging the New York City Department of Education to help schools comply with New York State's Humane Education Law by issuing a memo to all public schools in the city.
We respectfully request that June 13th be declared National Pigeon Day in honor of pigeons who are war heroes.
Anna Dove
Founder
New York Bird Club
Supporters: Happy LOL Day, Easy Book Reviews, Pale Male Irregulars, Lizard Marsh, Shadowed Flower, Animal Rights, Bird House, European Vegetarian & Animal News Alliance, Pigeon Blog, Envirolink, Animal Concerns
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Commissioner Thomas R. Frieden Responds to Pigeon Nettings
The New York Bird Club has received the following correspondence from Council Member Tony Avella (District 19) after he contacted the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene concerning the matter of illegal pigeon nettings occuring in the New York City area.
December 14, 2007
Honorable Tony Avella
Council Member, District 19
38-50 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361
Re: Capturing of Pigeons
Dear Council Member Avella:
This correspondence is in response to your constituent, Anna Dove of the New York Bird Club, who is concerned about the capturing of pigeons, by people armed with nets on our streets. We apologize for our delay in response.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Police Department, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the American Society for the Protection and Care of Animals are coordinating our resources in an attempt to address this illegal activity.
At this time, any citizen observing the illegal netting of pigeons can report details of this act by dialing 311.
Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention.
Sincerely,
(signature)
Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H.
Commissioner
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Office of the Commissioner
December 14, 2007
Honorable Tony Avella
Council Member, District 19
38-50 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361
Re: Capturing of Pigeons
Dear Council Member Avella:
This correspondence is in response to your constituent, Anna Dove of the New York Bird Club, who is concerned about the capturing of pigeons, by people armed with nets on our streets. We apologize for our delay in response.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Police Department, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the American Society for the Protection and Care of Animals are coordinating our resources in an attempt to address this illegal activity.
At this time, any citizen observing the illegal netting of pigeons can report details of this act by dialing 311.
Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention.
Sincerely,
(signature)
Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H.
Commissioner
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Office of the Commissioner
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