September 21, 2006
Sphinx Club
1315 K St. NW, Washington, DC
6:00 reception
7:00 dinner and program
Families Against Mandatory Minimums Foundation invites you to join in commemorating the 15th anniversary of FAMM's sentencing advocacy in Washington, DC on September 21.
For 15 years, FAMM has advocated for fair and proportionate sentencing laws on behalf of the thousands of individuals and families affected by harsh mandatory sentences. Since 1991, FAMM's work has directly contributed to more equitable sentences for tens of thousands of defendants nationwide and paved the way for a shift away from mandatory sentencing policies. Among FAMM's successes are changes to federal LSD and marijuana sentencing policies, and a "safety-valve" to allow judges to sentence below the mandatory minimum in certain federal drug cases. In Michigan, FAMM led the successful effort to repeal all drug mandatory minimum sentences - a change that provided earlier parole eligibility to hundreds of prisoners serving harsh sentences.
Will you please join us for cocktails, dinner and an awards program to honor the following individuals whose voices have fostered support for sentencing justice.
Representatives Bob Inglis (R-SC) and Bobby Scott (D-VA)
For their courageous leadership in sentencing reform
Mercedes Ruehl, actress
For her poignant portrayal of a mother in prison in Court TV's movie, Guilt by Association
Gary Fields, Wall Street Journal reporter
For his relentless coverage of those affected by sentencing and criminal justice policies
JeDonna Young, formerly incarcerated mother
For tipping the scales of sentencing justice in MI with her personal story
With music by national recording artist
Jill Sobule
The host committee for the gala includes:
Ed Crane
The Honorable Don Edwards
The Honorable Mickey Edwards
Jason Flom
Wade Henderson
The Honorable Bob Kerrey
Laura Murphy
Pat Nolan
Carly Simon
and many others
Please visit http://famm.org to purchase your tickets today, so that you won't miss out on this exclusive event! You can also show your support for FAMM by purchasing an advertisement in the dinner program. All proceeds will be used to support FAMM's work for fair and equitable sentences.
I look forward to seeing you on September 21.
Sincerely,
Julie Stewart
President, Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Location
Sphinx Club
1315 K St. NW
Washington, DC
United States
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