FPS staff report
April 22, 2008

One congressman the legislative team met with was Ohio Representative Zack Space (18th District). From left are Evan Jones, Ohio contruction Suppliers Assoc. (OCSA) treasurer, Congressman Space, George Miser, OCSA vice president, and Lyn Schwaez, OCSA executive president.

Lumber Service of Carrollton's George Miser was a member of an Ohio team that recently lobbied lawmakers in Washington, D.C. on behalf of members of the Ohio Construction Suppliers Association (OCSA).

Miser serves as OCSA vice president and he, along with Evan Jones, OCSA treasurer, and Lyn Schwaez, OCSA executive president, were in the nation's capitol as part of the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association's legislative conference March 31 through April 2.

"I was part of a team that lobbied for approval of several House bills, one of which is H.R. 989; Innocent Sellers Fairness Act," noted Miser, who helps to carry on the family business - a longtime, full-service lumber yard and supply concern in Carrollton.

He explained that "this bill simply states that if a product a business is selling was not manufactured, altered or designed by that business, then that business can not be sued if something is wrong or happens with that product."

Miser said his team met with 10 members of Congress, including local Congressman Zack Space (18th District) who, according to Miser, said he (Space) would "look into this bill before making a decision."

"My trip to Washington was both enlightening and educational. Taking part in our government workings offers a great feeling of reward. It was also very educating to see first hand the process of how our government works," said Miser.