http://www.flatstanley.com/ For more info about Flat Stanley

Selina showing Flat Trey (Flat Stanley) around at New Holland Auction - where he was informed about neglect, abuse and slaughter by Selina Sheidy, AC4H www.ac4h.com

Flat Stanley wanted to help the horses so he decided to go lobby at Washington DC :>) Selina Sheidy sent a petition that she wrote and had signed by her classmates with him for Senator Landrieu who is an incredible animal advocate and a wonderful Senator.  Christy Sheidy, Co-founder of AC4H escorted Flat Stanley to DC.

Flat Stanley cab ride to DC

Flat Stanley with Lorri FOB and AC4H volunteer at the capital.

Flat Stanley with Lorri, Vickie, John Holland and Marlene Murray - RACE fund lobbying in DC.

  Flat Stanley with Nicky and Dale Cox in Senator Landrieu's office

Flat Stanley with Senator Landrieu meeting with Another Chance 4 Horses, Inc. We thank you Senator Landrieu and staff - for all that you do!!

Elizabeth Legislative Aide of Senator Landrieu- John Holland

  Senator Landrieu with Selina Sheidy's  petition - Selina Sheidy is 10 years old and is following in her mom's footsteps :>)

  Senator Landrieu with Flat Trey (Flat Stanley)

John Holland - Christy Sheidy AC4H, Inc.

Reception....

How cool is this!!!

I have to say that it was absolutely wonderful to be in the same room with so many who are working so hard for the same cause.  It was also great to put names with faces.  Judith V. AC4H group and Mary NEER it was an absolute pleasure to get to personally meet both of you after working closely with you after all this time :>)   There was a great turnout for the reception after a long day at the Hill... thank you to everyone for being there.

Below are some of the speakers who all did a fantastic job.  I apologize if I missed anyone...  Alex had an open bar (blush!!)

Alex Brown pictured with Paula Bacon, former mayor of Kaufman, TX-- former home of Dallas Crown horse slaughter plant

Terri Farley. author

HSUS - Keith Dane, Director Equine Protection was also in attendance

Actor Paul Sorvino  his daughter Amanda Sorvino was in attendance

Shelly Canadian Horse Coalition - working hard in Canada - way to go Shelly!

Survivor winner - speaker

John Holland presentation

Sonia, Animal Angels - watch for their new reports...

Alex Brown presentation included AC4H's own "My Little Bean" Alex reported that "Beanie" made a definate impact on the Hill - wahoo!

http://www.udel.edu/alex/pdf/beanie.pdf flyer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4hj0YU791w - Video of :"Beanie" with Emily

Marlene Murray RACE Fund Christy, AC4H

Dale and Nicky AC4H

Freedom Hill Rescue group in attendance :>)