For Immediate Release – Planning Purposes: July 6, 2016
Media Contacts: Maria-Teresa Liebermann, mariateresa@
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
Post Orlando shooting tragedy and Congressional sit in, local leaders and activists ask Congressman Heck to act on common sense gun laws and demand freedom from Gun Violence
LAS VEGAS, NV – On Thursday, July 7th, as part of a national movement, local activists and community leaders will be holding a press conference to demand that Congressman Joe Heck takes action against the growing epidemic of gun violence in our country. Two weeks ago dozens of Congressional leaders, including Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus, held a sit in for over 26 hours demanding a vote on common sense gun laws, but Congressman Heck was nowhere to be found. In the aftermath of the worst mass shooting in our country’s history, Nevadans want something to be done to keep our communities safe.
“We expect Congressman Joe Heck to show his patriotism by representing the demands of his constituents and taking real and meaningful action on this growing problem in our communities,” said Annette Magnus, executive director of Battle Born Progress. “Votes are scheduled in the House this week on this issue and we expect all of our delegation to be working towards ensuring our communities are free from gun violence.”
WHAT: Community Leaders Gather to Tell Congressman Joe Heck Enough is Enough
WHEN: Thursday, July 7th, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: 8872 S. Eastern Ave Suite 220
Las Vegas, NV 89123
WHO:
Nevada State Senator Pat Spearman
Nevada State Senator Aaron Ford
Nevada Assemblyman Nelson Araujo
Sue Brooks, community activist
Annette Magnus, executive director of Battle Born Progress
Note: Spanish speakers will be available
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About Battle Born Progress: BBP, through strategic communication efforts, empowers, engages and mobilizes Nevada voters to build a state where everyone has a fair opportunity to succeed.
