December 2, 2003

The Honorable David Weldon
United States House of Representatives
332 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515

Fax:  202-225-5974

Dear Congressman Weldon:

Thank you for your efforts to bring about a ban on the patenting of human beings.  That Congress has adopted this important stance under your leadership is cause for much celebration and praise.

We share your commitment to ensuring that the dignity of each human being – no matter how created – is respected from the beginning of life to natural death.

With gratitude and admiration, offering thanks and asking God’s blessings, I am,

Sincerely,

Michael B. Sheedy


Associate for Health

cc:     Most Rev. Norbert Dorsey, C.P., Bishop of Orlando
          Most Rev. Thomas Wenski, D.D., FCC Episcopal Moderator for Health
          Richard Doerflinger, United States Catholic Conference