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2007
- My sincere congratulations on your new appointment to Assistant Majority Leader. In addition to your tenure in the legislature and your contributions to your constituents and the people of Maryland, I am certain you were appointed because of your vision and innovation.
It will be gratifying to work with an Assistant Majority Leader who has a profound interest in the good of the people and the state. Know that you have my complete support in any matter of which I can be of service. –The Honorable Talmadge Branch, Majority Whip, Maryland House of Delegates
2009
- Thank you so much for voting for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act (HB 315). Your leadership and support for this bill shows why Maryland remains a leader in tackling one of the most serious worldwide challenges we face.
The Maryland League of Conservation Voters carefully monitors the environmental votes you cast. We are so pleased to have you as an ally on one of our most important legislative priorities. –Cindy Schwartz, Executive Director of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters.
- Thank you for attending our walk MS event in Bowie, MD and bringing your son Matt along. It was a pleasure to have both of you in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Thanks for walking along with us! –Laura Fillenwarth, Maryland Chapter, MS Society
- On behalf of the members of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA), we extend to you and your staff our sincere appreciation for your support during the 2009 Legislative Session. Having your support is very significant to us in being able to continue to provide, as volunteers, life and property saving services to our respective communities throughout this great State. –Frank J. Underwood, President, MSFA
- Thank you for your good work as sponsor of HB 951, The Health Care Affordability Act of 2009. As a faith community we see this bill as important ground work for very important legislation in the next few years, as Maryland seeks to provide healthcare coverage to all its citizens. We thank you for your time and effort in this expansion work. –Julie Erickson, Presbytery of Baltimore
- On behalf of the continuing care industry and myself, I want to thank you for your leadership in the above-referenced legislation and for your continued efforts to ensure that Governor O’Malley did not veto the legislation. Without your commitment to the issue, we would not have succeeded in our efforts to reform the system. In addition, I would like to thank you for your continued commitment to the senior care industry and your ability to negotiate all sides of the debate. I took forward to continuing to work with you to ensure that Maryland seniors have the services necessary to ensure not only quality of care but quality of life. –Danna Kauffman, LifeSpan Network
- On behalf of Prince George’s Community College, thank you for the extraordinary time and effort you devoted to passing the operating and capital budgets during the current fiscal crisis in a way that is fiscally responsible and continues to recognize and support the important contributions that community colleges make to the citizens of Maryland. –Charlene M. Dukes, President – Prince George’s Community College
- Jim, Thank you very much for your leadership and support of people with developmental disabilities and their families. – Cristine Marchand, Executive Director of the Arc of Maryland
- Thank you again for championing the effort to pass SB 184/HB 14 this past year to protect children’s health and firefighter’s health from the dangers of the toxic chemical Deca BDE. As you know we made real progress on the bill this year, passing it through the Maryland House of Delegates by a vote of 122-12. This progress was possible thanks to strong leadership from you. –Johanna Neumann, State Director Maryland PIRG
- Congratulations for your score of 100% on the Equality Maryland scorecard. –Brian Dempsey
- AFSCME Maryland Council 67 would like to thank you for your support in helping with passing “The Fair Share Bill” which was officially signed into law by Governor Martin O’Malley Thank you also for your leadership and support with other major legislation that impacts working families in the State of Maryland. –Glenard S. Middleton, Executive Director, AFSCME Maryland Council 67
- Thanks to you we have made great progress on health care in Maryland, but there is much more to be done. Thanks for being our leader! –Vincent DeMarco, President, Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative
- I am writing to express my profound gratitude for your continued support of the Capital Area Food Bank. Thank you for making the issue of hunger, which affects so many of those in our community, a priority. Your leadership and support makes me so proud to be a Maryland resident. –Lynn Brantley, President & CEO, Capital Area Foodbank
- Dear Delegate Hubbard: Once again a note of thanks is in order to you. We wanted to take a moment to write to express our gratitude for your assistance in preserving the public mental health carve-out by supporting our amendments to House Bill 113. Other than the budget, maintaining the carve-out was the single highest legislative priority confronting the mental health community during the 2009 legislative session. We thank you for your leadership in putting forward strong protections for mental health services by supporting the amended version of House Bill 112. Pease accept our sincere appreciation for your continued commitment to improve the lives of children and adults with mental illness. –Linda Raines, Executive Director Mental Health association of Maryland.
- “Delegate James W. Hubbard has had 14 fine years of
productive service in the House, with sensible ideas and the
know-how to advance them”
The Washington Post
- “We believe that Mr. James Hubbard has shown to be a
dedicated, honest and reliable Delegate during his terms in
office and that he will continue to do what is in the best
interest of the residents of the State of Maryland”
Prince George’s Correctional Officers Association
- “[We] are happy to have given you our highest rating on
our candidate scorecard”
Prince George’s Advocates for Community- based Transit
- 2005-2006 Maryland General Assembly Scorecard- Score 100
- 2003-2004 Maryland General Assembly Scorecard- Score 100
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters
- Association of Classified Employees (ACE)
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME)
- Clean Water Action
- Equality Maryland
- Fraternal Order of Police Prince George’s County Lodge
#89
- Maryland State Teachers Association
- Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO
- Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
- Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO
- Maryland Home Care
- NARAL Pro-Choice
- Prince George’s County Deputy Sheriff’s
Association/Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 112
- Prince George’s County Educators’ Association
- Progressive Maryland
- United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1994
"Congratulations on your appointment as chairman to the
Chesapeake Bay Commission…As someone who has worked very
closely with you on family and children issues I couldn’t
think of a better appointment”
Tammy Bresnahan
Maryland Department of Human Resources
"Melwood sincerely appreciates your partnership commitment
to our organization that serves over 1,800 people with developmental
disabilities throughout the DC Metro area."
Earl Copus, Jr.
President, CEO
Melwood
"I wanted to thank you on behalf of the Maryland
Developmental Disabilities Council for your continued
leadership on disability issues. Your advocacy for
individuals with disabilities is always evident and very
much needed and appreciated. It is clear you advocate from a
social justice point of view and operate from a set of
beliefs that values all of our citizens, including those
with significant disabilities”
Brian Cox
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council
"Because of your leadership, Maryland’s aging network is far
better able o lead seniors through these options and help them
choose the best coverage for their needs.”
Karen DeCamp
Maryland Interfaith Legislative Committee
“Delegate James Hubbard is a strong supporter of environmental
protection and preservation of open space. Jim is on the right
side of education funding and transportation issues. He has
my support.”
Prince George’s County Councilman Tom Dernoga
"Thank you for all your hard work and leadership on
the Healthy Air Act! You are a true champion for the
environment."
Environment Maryland
"On behalf of thousands of health care voters across the
state, I’d like to thank you for your exceptional leadership
and unwavering commitment to addressing Maryland’s health
care crisis during the recent legislative session”
Ellen Golombek
Americans for Healthcare
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for
keeping education as your number one priority in the State of
Maryland. Your support of the continued full funding of the
Thornton Commission’s recommendation in the Bridge to Excellence
in Public Schools Act for FY 2006 is to be applauded. Maryland
schools will receive an additional $400 through this next
installment. Despite the current difficult fiscal climate, you
have made a courageous decision to support our students’
educational future…In doing so, you have demonstrated the depth
of your understanding of the importance of better schools to the
future of our state and to the welfare of our students”
Nancy Grasmick
Maryland State Department of Education
"On behalf of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters,
I want to congratulate you and thank you for your score of
100% on our 2005-06 Legislative Scorecard. We appreciate you
extraordinary commitment to environmental protection."
Terry J. Harris, Maryland League of Conservation Voters
"It was obvious you took time and planned with care
the words and attention you gave to us. You were the correct
choice for this wonderful moment in the time of our young
people from Bowie High School's Class of 2006."
Ruth Kummings, Senior Class Advisor
Bowie High School
"On behalf of all members
and volunteers of Medicaid Matters! Maryland, ‘THANK YOU’ for
your thoughtful attention to health care issues in the recent
legislative session…Your efforts on behalf of Medicaid
recipients were supported by our members, consumers, policy
folks, agencies, advocates, health care providers, and
lobbyists. Together, we were successful in restoring funding for
legal immigrants, establishing cost-of-living increases for
community mental health and developmental disabilities,
increasing consumer representation on the Medicaid Advisory
Committee; providing funds for Medicare Part D outreach,
establishing Fair Share Health Care and setting up voluntary
withholding for home care providers.”
Tom Liberatore, Co-Chair
Medicaid Matters! Maryland
“We in the disability community are thrilled with the
Governor’s Waiting List Initiative that will net $118
million for our sons and daughters with developmental disabilities
over the next five years. We are especially grateful to Delegate
Jim Hubbard who has worked tirelessly with us since his landmark
legislation was passed in 1994. His legislation opened the
doors for children and adults with developmental disabilities
and their families to live meaningful lives. Moreover, this
initiative is far-reaching in its thrust for system change,
giving people choice and control over their lives while becoming
more cost effective. Thank you Delegate Hubbard for all you
do for us in Annapolis.”
Joyce Lipman
President, The ARC of Maryland
“Jim Hubbard has fought courageously to improve the
management and to reform our school system. We can count on
him to be a leader.”
Timothy F. Maloney, Esq.
Former State Delegate
"On behalf of the Coalition for Pension Fairness, please
know that your stand on enhanced pensions for teachers and
state employees is known and appreciated by the thousands
of individuals whose own lives and families will be positively
affected."
Members, Coalition for Pension Fairness
"I support Delegate Hubbard for re-election.
Jim has distinguished himself as a champion in strengthening
laws protecting children, families, and women's rights."
U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski
“Our son, Nevalon, was finally placed in the Community
Support Services for the Deaf in Baltimore in May of 1998.
So, in the midst of all of the changes and resolutions that
have taken place in the past few weeks, I must honestly say
that without your involvement and advocacy this positive aspect
for Nevalon would never have taken place. “Thank You”
from the bottom of my heart.”
Nevalon Mitchell, Sr.
Chaplain (LTC) USA Post Chaplain
Walter Reed Army Hospital
"On behalf of my colleagues in the Montgomery County Dental
Hygienists’ Association and the Maryland Dental Hygienists’
Association, I want to thank ou so very much for your
support and strong sponsorship of HB697. I have worked in
legislation for over 15 years and have never worked with a
legislator who put his every ounce of energy into an issue
for a profession. You knew what you had to do, go forth and
accomplished the job with a 100% effort”
Susan W. Polydoroff
Montgomery County Dental Hygienists’ Association
“Jim Hubbard has been an effective advocate for our
community in the Maryland Legislature since 1992. He knows
our city and he knows our interests. He brings experience,
leadership, and commitment to the task at a time when all
are needed if we are to effectively address serious concerns
about education, crime, and the environment.”
Fred Robinson
Bowie
"As a legislator, Jim Hubbard has stood up for those
principles that have made our Democratic Party strong—opportunity,
fairness, and inclusion."
Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes
"The Maryland Disability Law Center wishes to thank you for
your outstanding efforts on behalf of children and adults
with disabilities. This session was no different than all
the others. You continue to be a champion for all issues
impacting individuals with disabilities and their families.”
Lorraine Sheehan
Maryland Disability Law Center
"Health care issues received alot of attention in Annapolis
this year. Your efforts on behalf of Medicaid recipients were
supported by our members, consumers, policy folks, agencies,
advocates, health providers and lobbyists. Together, we were
successful in restoring funding for legal immigrants, establishing
cost-of-living increases for community mental health and developmental
disabilities services, increasing consumer representation
on the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC); providing funds
for Medicare Part D (prescription drug) outreach, establishing
Fair Share Health Care and setting up voluntary withholding
for home care providers. We know there's more to do, but for
now it's good to celebrate."
Lorraine Sheehan and Tom Libertore, Co-chairs
Medicaid Matters! Maryland
"Jim Hubbard is the strongest environmental advocate
serving in Annapolis bar none. He is the go-to-guy for
anyone that wants to pass legislation that will clean our
air, lessen global warming and ensure a cleaner, better
future for Maryland.”
Gary Skulnik, Executive Director
Clean Energy Partnership
“Your hard work and commitment to people with mental
retardation and their families, and all that you have been
able to accomplish during your tenure in the Maryland House
of Delegates is commendable. Your legislative advocacy and
your credentials and experience are very impressive.”
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation
“The Maryland Committee for Children (MCC) greatly
appreciates your continued leadership and commitment to issues
affecting children and the child care needs of families in
our State. Your leadership earned victories for children in
this year’s General Assembly, including passage of a
refundable State earned income credit, expansion of Maryland’s
network of child care resource centers, and a new Children’s
Health Insurance Program. We are grateful for your willingness
to take a strong stand for children’s issues.”
Sandra J. Skolnik
Executive Director (MCC)
"We thank you for your
commitment to access to oral healthcare and your efforts that
will safe guard the oral health of the citizens of our State.
Thank you for ensuring that the voices of your constituents are
heard. What you do, as a legislator, is not as easy as some
would think. It takes time and patience to sift through all of
the wants and needs of the people you come in contact with
daily. We appreciate your taking the time to truly listen when
we speak, and value your expert guidance and opinions on our
issues”
Carol B. Wahl
Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association
"On behalf of the Maryland Disabilities Forum, I would like
to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation
for your support and positive vote for the new Department on
Disabilities. You have given Marylanders with disabilities,
and their families, a strong voice in the way supports are
provided to your constituents with disabilities”
C. David Ward
The Maryland Disabilities Forum
"You’ve always been there for us in Glenn Dale and we
appreciate it greatly. We are especially grateful for your
steadfast support for preserving the Glenn Dale Hospital. We’re
working hard towards a solution but it wouldn’t be possible
without you.”
Henry and Nora Wixon
“We would like to thank you for your assistance this legislative session. With programs ranging from Medicaid to Newborn Screening, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s work affects the lives of all Marylanders. Your support helps make our work possible.”
Anne Hubbard and Shawn Cain
Director, Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
“Thank you for being an accessible leader and ally on so many issues of importance to our members and a defender of reproductive freedom, patient rights, access to health care, etc. It was a real pleasure to work with your Subcommittee this session.”
Cynthia Boersma, Legislative Director
American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland
“We are deeply grateful for your support of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Thank you so very much for everything!”
Ed Worff
President, The Arc of Maryland
“On behalf of the 50 member agencies of CBH and the thousands of children and adults they serve across the state, we’d like to extend our deepest thanks once again for the tremendous support and leadership you provided to mental health issues… during the 2008 General Assembly session and the special session last fall.”
Herb Cromwell, Executive Director
Community Behavioral Health Association of MD
“On behalf of Mayor Sheila Dixon, I would like to thank you for your support during the 2008 session of the Maryland General Assembly. Under your leadership, the General Assembly passed HB62, which prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and sale of lead containing products marketed to children. With the approval of this bill, children throughout the state of Maryland will be further protected from unnecessary exposure to lead-contaminated products.”
Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D.
Baltimore City Commissioner of Health |
