2013 Petition IF The Redress Grievance Committee is still in effect. That is if our Constitutional right of Redress is not stepped on.
PETITION 8
PETITION FOR REDRESS OF GRIEVANCE
TO: The Honorable House of Representatives
FROM: Petitioner Representative Peter Silva, Hills. 26
DATE: September 24, 2009
SUBJECT: Grievance of Dorothy Knightly, Nashua, New Hampshire
Whereas, the New Hampshire Bill of Rights at Article 12, Part First of the New Hampshire Constitution provides that "Every member of the community has a right to be protected by it, in the enjoyment of his life, liberty, and property;" and
Whereas, the New Hampshire Bill of Rights at Article 32, Part First of the New Hampshire Constitution provides that "The people have a right, in an orderly and peaceable manner, to assemble and consult upon the common good, give instructions to their representatives, and to request of the legislative body, by way of petition or remonstrance, redress of the wrongs done them, and of the grievances they suffer;" and
Whereas, the New Hampshire Bill of Rights at Article 31, Part First of the New Hampshire Constitution provides that "The legislature shall assemble for the redress of public grievances and for making such laws as the public good may require;"
Now, Therefore, your Petitioner, Representative Silva on behalf of Dorothy Knightly, hereinafter presents the particulars of her grievance against the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children, Youth, and Families and invokes the constitutional authority and duty of the Honorable House of Representatives pursuant to said Articles 31 and 32 to bring about their redress:
- During the home study by Leah Elliott and Brenda Baker, they informed Dorothy Knightly that they were recommending that Austin Knightly be placed with Dorothy Knightly.
- Completion of the home study was denied. Without further investigation the home study was concluded with negative recommendation by DCYF supervisor Tracey Gubbins
- Judge Bamberger denied contact with Dorothy Knightly without hearing.
- Austin Knightly and Isabella Knightly were denied guardianship and eventual adoption by a blood relative and continued contact with extended family.
- Accept the within Petition for Redress of Grievance for enrollment and by vote of the House of Representatives appoint a committee to hold public hearings and examine the circumstances hereof; and following such hearings and examination, recommend to the full House of Representatives that it:
- Determine if there was maladministration on the part of Judge Bamberger and consider Judge Bamberger's removal by Bill of Address;
- Restore Austin Knightly to the custody of his grandmother.
- Amend the laws of the State to prevent injury.
Respectfully Submitted by petitioner Representative Silva on behalf of Dorothy Knightly.
Co-Petitioner:
Rep. Itse, Rock. 9
September 24, 2009
