REMEMBER: DO NOT send e-mails from your work computer. You can log onto your home e-mail by going to mail2web.com and entering your e-mail address and password. There is no charge to do this and it works for both PCs and Macs. If you do not have a home computer account, you can fax (from home) or 'snail' mail your letter. Another important thing to remember is that "canned" messages are not as effective as persomalized ones. The more our legislators hear from their constituents, the more likely they are to give serious consideration to our request(s).

[Date]

[Name of Representative or Senator]
Arizona [House of Representaives or State Senate]
Capitol Complex
1700 W. Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2890

Dear Senator [last name of the senator],

[Introduce yourself and explain your personal interest in supporting] [name the Bill number]

I urge you to support [describe the intent of the Bill and what it is designed to do]

I believe that [describe a story where you have made a difference/that will create a visual portrait supportng the benefit, resolution or the 'big picture' for the legislator]

At the same time, I am concerned over the [negative effects that impact school-aged children in our state when districts cannot afford to hire a registered nurse to provide appropriate and safe care to children.] This could mean . . . [elaborate a bit]

Thank you, Senator ____________ for your leadership in ensuring [better healthcare outcomes for Arizona's children and ultimately academic success.]
.

Please keep me advised of your actions on these important issues.

Sincerely,

[Your name and title]
[Your mailing address]
[Your City, State and Zip Code]

[Phone / Fax]
[E-mail address]