AR-News: Good News Re: Trappers' Postage Stamp

[Joe Miele]

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The following is a letter written in reply to comments regarding a postage
stamp that the National Trappers' Association is lobbying for.  If their
efforts are successful, the stamp would honor trappers and trapping.

While the Stamp Development manager says "there are no plans to issue such a
stamp as part of the annual stamp program," we must stay on top of this
issue because as we all know, plans can change without notice.

Thank you to everyone who helped with this issue.

Peace,
Joe

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November 4, 2003


Dear Mr. Miele:

Thank you for your October 24 letters expressing your opposition to the
issuance of a stamp honoring trappers and animal trapping.

There are no plans to issue such a stamp as part of the annual stamp
program.

Each year the Postal Service receives thousands of letters suggesting
hundreds of different topics for new stamps. The Citizens' Stamp Advisory
Committee was established in 1957 to review all suggestions and make
recommendations to the Postmaster General. Committee recommendations are
based on national interest, historical perspective, and other criteria. We
rely on the Committee to produce a balanced stamp program that touches on
all aspects of our heritage. Enclosed for your reference is the Creating
U.S. Postage Stamps brochure.

We appreciate your interest in our stamp program.

Sincerely,

Terrence W. McCaffrey
Manager
Stamp Development

Enclosure