In Loving Memory of Jason Rivenburg
For the purpose of seeking legislation to pass "Jason's Law"
For the purpose of seeking legislation to pass "Jason's Law"
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About "Jason's Law"
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Guest Book
Links
Contact Us
The purpose of Jason's Law is to provide secure areas for truck drivers to rest or wait until they can unload their trucks.
On Thursday March 5, 2009, Jason Rivenburg pulled his truck into a gas station that has been used frequently and considered to be some what safe. Jason was only twelve miles from his destination but could not make delivery because it was too early. His delivery never took place. Jason was shot and killed as he rested in his truck. Jason leaves behind a son that will be two in April and a wife that will deliver twins shortly.
Jason's family and friends are asking for your help to bring attention to the dangers our nation's truck drivers face to our legislators. Perhaps if truck stops were required to provide adequate lighting, cameras and if delivery sites provided secure waiting areas crimes of this nature could be prevented.
Please join our effort to make "Jason's Law" a reality by signing our petition and filling out our legislative survey.
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you very much to everyone. The amount of support that everyone has shown to our family is really amazing. All the thoughts, prayers, cards and donations are greatly appreciated. I am sorry that I can not personally thank everyone due to the large number of people who have shown their support. Jason touched so many people while he was here with us, and always will. Jason is missed very much; he was a loving, wonderful person.
I would also like to thank everyone for their support on helping us get "Jason's Law" passed. Jason always said not to say "I can't, you do not know unless you try.â%u20AC¯ We are trying; it is too late for Jason but hopefully we can save another family from going through this horrible, senseless act. Please keep passing the word on about "Jason's Law" and doing whatever you can to help get this legislation passed to protect all of the truckers out there.
Josh, Logan, and Hezekiah are doing well. The twins are getting big fast, and Josh is a wonderful big brother.
Thank you all,
Hope, Josh, Logan, and Hezekiah
A Message from Hope
UPDATES
On April 28, 2009
Congressman Tonko presented Jason's Law to the House. To read a record of this event from the Congressional Record, click here.
May 5, 2009
Senator Schumer presented Jason's Law to the Senate. It has been assigned to bill number S.971 and has been sent to Committee.
Congressman Tonko presented Jason's Law to the House. To read a record of this event from the Congressional Record, click here.
May 5, 2009
Senator Schumer presented Jason's Law to the Senate. It has been assigned to bill number S.971 and has been sent to Committee.
Hope presents Congressman Tonko with a plaque of appreciation for all his efforts with Jason's Law.
Jason's Law crew meeting with U.S. Senator Kristen Gillibrand in Schoharie, NY.
