Sample Letter

                                                                    Your address
                                                                    Your Telephone Number
                                                                    Date

The Honorable (name of official)
(Address)

Dear <title> <last name>,

I am writing to you today to ask you to <support/oppose> bill <number>.  <give a brief introduction of what the bill is intended to do>

Who are you? - tell the legislator about you, your child, your family situation, and the town you

What does the bill do? - explain what the bill is meant to accomplish and how it will impact your family and or child.  This should be personal and focus on your situation.  Be specific, but brief.

Ask fir a response - Ask for a responce, offer any help they may need from you and thank them.

Respectfully,

Signature

CC other individuals and organizations

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