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Letter to Senator Nicholas Spano requesting court-ordered visitation on Father's Day 
Anthony Nazzaro, June 12, 2000

Currently the issue of non-custodial paternal involvement in the lives of children is being openly discussed. Both Vice President Gore and former Vice President Dan Quayle have publicly spoke of the importance of restoring the fatherhood role in American society.

Because of the much higher rate of custody going to women, Mother's Day has always received much attention. Many non-custodial fathers, however, do not have the pleasure of enjoying their children's company on the day set aside to honor fathers. Most fathers wish to be more involved in their children's lives but are restricted from doing so by the very portion of society that decries them as not doing enough.

We are urging State Legislators to enact legislation making both Father's Day and Mother's Day a part of court ordered visitation. We are also urging the Family Courts to make these special holidays a mandatory inclusion in all visitation orders.

Respectfully,
Anthony Nazzaro
Executive Director, Men's Action Network

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