April 28, 2009 State Representative Melissa Hortman
377 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
I am writing to you in regards to an issue that has been brought to my attention. I am a citizen who is concerned about the future pollution of our state. I support H.F. No. 609 in hopes that you will as well. It is stating that Minnesota should adopt statewide vehicle emisions standards that are more protective than the federal standards. Beginning in 2012, the clean car stanards will require that all new cars and light-duty trucks sold or registered in MN will be manufactured in a way that results in a 30% reduction in emissions by 2016.
Reducing pollution from on-road vehicles in Minnesota is an important piece to the sollution. Why not join the 14 other states in adopting more protective vehicle emission standards. We have a lot to lose in Minnesota--10,000 plus lakes, rivers, animals, our health, and the list could continue on. The knowledge and technology is there to make these cars. It is up to us to put our foot down and take a stand against these auto industries to make them realize it's a win-win situation.
I ask for your support in passing H. F. No. 690. This bill will help to fight the global warming pollutions that can harm the future of what makes Minnesota so unique.
Please contact me for any additional information. Thank you for dedicating your time on this issue.
Sincerly,
Jayme Purkat
100 Environmental Blvd.
Duluth, Mn 55555
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Jayme,
ReplyDeleteI think that this is the kind of letter that gets read, short, to the point and descriptive. Good writing.
The "We have a lot to lose in Minnesota--10,000 lakes..." It personalizes the issue.
ReplyDeleteJayme,
ReplyDeleteIt is great that you are trying to get Minnesota to become a better place by reducing produced cars emissions standards by 30 percent. We should all take this as an example of what is good in a letter. It tells of the subject (Bill H.F. 690) and gives reasons for why it is so important (helping keep our nation's lakes and rivers clean).
Jayme-
ReplyDeleteI really like this letter becuase it's short and to the point. You put inportant bits of information into it that draws attention to the topic. You made it seem friendly as well, and not so pushy "why not join the other 14.." Great letter!