| October 2005 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger State Capitol Sacramento, Ca 95814 Dear Gov.
Schwarzenegger: I am a jade
prospector and artisan. As
you read this letter there are many
Californians and non-residents alike searching for a precious piece of
jade at
several localities throughout our state––I dare say
not one of them is looking
for a piece of serpentine. Our
California state rock is now serpentine and I am writing to
respectfully ask
you to initiate legislation to change the state stone to jade. Jade is a much better
choice and there is a
large number of California citizens who agree. California teachers have complained to me about serpentine having an asbestos factor––state law prohibits bringing serpentine into the classroom. How can our students learn about the state rock without being able to study it in the classroom as well as in the field?
We need to
upgrade our state rock to jade. I
understand that you are extremely busy
now, but I am asking that you address this issue or assign an assistant
to do
so. Sincerely, |
The
signatures attached are all California residents who
are urging that the state stone should be changed to jade