Representative William Snyder Plans to Further Legislation Regarding Military Funerals

Online, November 18, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Representative William D. Snyder (R-Stuart), who earlier had publicly voiced his support for a bill protecting the families of slain military personnel from intrusive picketing during funeral services, is pleased to announce that the bill passed its first committee.

Representative Snyder will work closely with the bill sponsor, Representative Pat Rooney, as this legislation, House Bill 31/Funerals, Burials, and Memorial Services, will be heard next in the Judiciary Committee, which Representative Snyder chairs.

Representative Snyder says he is committed to get this legislation done in order to protect the rights of military families to bury their loved ones in peace and with the dignity they so deserve. "These brave soldiers deserve to be honored in the presence of their families and friends without fear and the hurtful disruption of protest", said Representative Snyder. "These brave men and women gave it all to protect us and now we must take the appropropriate measures to protect their honor."

Local authorities anticipated protests from the Westboro Baptist Church members during past ceremonies for slain Treasure Coast military personnel.