Read Assemb. Dean Murray's MMA letter to Sheldon Silver
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Dean Murray, New York State assemblyman, speaks at the podium as Scott O'Neil, Frankie Edgar and Dana White (L-R) look on during a press conference to announce commitment to bring UFC to Madison Square Garden and New York State at Madison Square Garden on January 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images) Credit: Getty/Michael Cohen
Below is a copy of the letter Assemb. Dean Murray (R-East Patchogue) wroter to Speaker Sheldon Silver urging the legalization of mixed martial arts on June 7, 2011.
Sixty members of the Assembly signed the letter. Their signatures have not been included here.
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