Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) is pictured (center, at podium) welcoming attendees to the second annual "Sportsmen and Outdoor Recreation Legislative Awareness Day," that he and Members of the Assembly Minority Conference recently sponsored in Albany. The non-partisan event featured over two dozen vendors from around the state, highlighted the rich tradition of outdoor activities in the lives of New York residents - and the positive contributions they make to the state's economy - and offered hunters, sportsmen and sportswomen an opportunity to meet their legislators.

Building upon last year's success, "Sportsmen and Outdoor Recreation Legislative Awareness Day" 2011 attracted another capacity crowd to the "Well" of the Legislative Office Building in Albany. One media outlet estimated a capacity crowd of more than 2,000 attendees that took part in the gathering. Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) is pictured (at podium) welcoming the thousands of visiting sportsmen and sportswomen.

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) is pictured at his State Capitol Office meeting with guest speakers who, along with Kolb, addressed the capacity crowd at "Sportsmen and Outdoor Recreation Legislative Awareness Day" in Albany. Pictured, back row, from left to right, are James Rabbia, Plant Manager for Remington Arms; Chuck Cunningham, Director of Political Affairs for the NRA; and Stephen Aldstadt, President of S.C.O.P.E. Pictured, front row, from left to right, are William Schwerd, Executive Director of New York State 4-H Shooting Sports; New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb; and Tom King, President of the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association.