to adopt the minutes from the September 3rd, 2019 meeting.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the minutes from the September 3rd, 2019 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 0087 before the committee: HR 0087 (Rep. Markkanen) A resolution to urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove the Michigan gray wolf from the federal endangered and threatened species list. Representative Markkanen testified in support of HR 0087. Amy Trotter, representing the MI United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HR 0087. Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States, testified in opposition of HR 0087. Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals, testified in opposition of HR 0087. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 0087, but did not wish to speak: Earl Bevins, representing the Big Bay Sportsmen's Club. George Lindquist, representing the U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County. Dale Hendershot, representing the Michigan Trapper and Predator Callers Association. Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Houndsmen Association. Tim Dusterwinkle, representing the MI Bear Hunters Association. Mike Thorman, representing the MI Hunting Dog Federation. Tom Heritier, representing the Saginaw Field & Stream/ Frankenmuth Conservation Club/ Sterling Sportemens Club/ Harbor Beach Conservation Club. Jay Maki, representing the Tahquamenan Area Sportsmen's Club. Jay Fimerty, representing the Cadillac Sportsman's Club. Patrick Hogan, representing the Tomahawk Archers. Greg Peter, representing the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 0087 but did not wish to speak: Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.