Petition to Delist the Peregrine Falcon in California
including a Population Assessment of the Peregrine Falcon
by Gary R. Alten

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December 12, 2008

It is my great pleasure to announce that the petition to delist the anatum peregrine authored by Gary Alton was unanimously approved by the CA Fish and Game Commission yesterday.  A Fish and Game Representative presented in support of the petition.  Gary's Aunt and NAFA members/Conservation Committee members/CHC Directors Glenn Stewart and Bill Ferrier gave testimony.  Gary was honored with an Achievement award from the CHC prior to the meeting and is in failing health.  The Commissioners requested that the CHC plaque honoring Gary be displayed on the overhead monitors during the historic vote.  Congratulations to all is in order.

William T. Ferrier, DVM, MS
Senior Clinical Veterinarian
Campus Veterinary Services
University of California
Davis, CA  95616
 

Dec 15, 2008

Gary Ray Alten, High School Biology teacher and wild life conservationist died at home Dec 15, 2008. Gary fought a long courageous battle against cancer and is survived by his loving family including his wife of 28 years, Cindy Alten of Alta Loma, his parents, Helyn and Dave Alten of Burbank, brother Ron Alten (Barbara) of Alta Loma, brother Mark Alten (Kim) of Upland and sister Cassandra Chambers (Malcolm) of Shadow Hills, CA as well as 3 nieces and 3 nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his little sister Cynthia Lyn Alten (1957-1965).

Gary was a member of the North American Falconers' Association and was a member of the California Hawking Club where he was honored on Dec 9, 2008 as the first recipient of the Alten Award for his outstanding contribution as a falconer and conservationist.

On Dec 12, 2008, Gary’s petition to delist the peregrine falcon in California was unanimously approved by the Fish and Game Commission in Sacramento. It was a “historic event”.

 The family asks that in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the California Hawking Club - Alten Award c/o Rick Holderman, 10191 Bluestone Court Spring Valley, CA 91977

Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 20 at 10AM at Stone Funeral Home, 355 E 9th St, Upland.

Petition to Delist the Peregrine Falcon in California
including a Population Assessment of the Peregrine Falcon
by Gary R. Alten
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