9 Year Old Frankie Flora and New York Senators Hold News Conference at the State Capitol

ALBANY, N.Y. - April 12, 2013 - PRLog -- On April 16, 2013, 9 year old Frankie Flora and New York senators will announce and introduce the Frankie Flora Bill outside the Senate Chambers at 1:30pm in the New York State Capitol Building.  

The Frankie Flora Bill will hold dog owners strictly liable for medical expenses.  The news conference is hosted by Senator Terry Gipson (D-Poughkeepsie), Senator Neil D. Breslin (D – Delmar), and Frankie Flora, who was attacked by a pit bull and suffered extreme severe injuries in 2009.

In 2012 Senator Breslin proposed S.1191- an act to amend the general obligations law, in relation to liability of owners for dog bites.

"I am hoping that the legacy of what Frankie had to endure as a victim of a vicious mauling will give him the opportunity to bring positive change for all the people of New York," states Maria Flora, mother of Frankie Flora.

Caress Garten, author of “On Behalf of Innocents” supports the bill. “There are dogs today that can kill you with the first bite. Now is the time to change the one bite rule for the citizens of New York State," says Garten.

Frankie Flora is the 2010 Ambassador for The Children’s Miracle Network and continues to encourage, inspire and educate across the nation.  

Supporters of Frankie Flora include, Jospeh Cantania, Attorney at Law and Colleen Lynn, Founder and President of DogsBite.org

The New York State Capitol Building is located at 172 State Street Albany, NY  12247.

To support or for more information on the Frankie Flora Bill contact:

Senator Gipson 3 Neptune Road Suite A19B Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 845-463-0840 Email: gipson@nysenate.gov

Senator Breslin 172 State Street, Room 413 Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518.455.2225 Email: breslin@senate.state.ny.us

For information and to support Frankie Flora contact:
Maria Flora  347.672.2354 maria@mariaflora.net    www.frankiefund.com