Tips for writing a letter of Researchto your legislator
(Month) (Date) (Year)
Senator/Representative (First Name) (Last Name)
(Room #) State Capitol
Austin, TX (Zip Code)
(Subject Line): Gorzycki Middle School Student, (Subject you are writing about)
Dear (Senator/Representative) (Last Name):
My name is (your first and last name) and I am an 8th grade student at Gorzycki Middle School in Austin ISD, who resides in your district. In my social studies class, we have been learning about the importance of contacting our elected representatives about issues we care about.
Recently,we have been researching and learning about (your research topic). Some reasons I (care about/ am passionate about) this are… (Include a personal story. Tell your representative why the issue is important to you and/or how it affects you, your family and/or your community).
Sincerely,
(Your signature if you mail the letter)
Type your First and Last Name
Your Home Address
City, State, Zip Code
Tips for writing a letter to INFORM/CONVINCE your representative about an issue
(Month) (Date) (Year)
Senator/Representative (First Name) (Last Name)
(Room #) State Capitol
Austin, TX (Zip Code)
(Subject Line): Gorzycki Middle School Student, (Subject you are writing about)
Dear (Senator/Representative) (Last Name):
My name is (your first and last name) and I am an 8th grade student at Gorzycki Middle School in Austin ISD, who resides in your district. In my social studies class, we have been learning about the importance of contacting our elected representatives about issues we care about.
I am reaching out to you because I believe that it is crucial to share our voices with our government leaders in order to work together towards a common goal. Recently we have been practicing debate and learning about current issues that our (city/state/country/world) faces, and I am particularly interested in (your cause/topic/subject).
Some reasons I (care about/am passionate about) this are… (Include a personal story. Tell your representative why the issue is important to you and/or how it affects you, your family and/or your community).
Thank you for taking the time to hear my thoughts. I look forward to following your political career in the future.
Sincerely,
(Your signature if you mail the letter)
Type your First and Last Name
Your Home Address
City, State, Zip Code
Tips for writing a letter of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS to your legislator
(Month) (Date) (Year)
Senator/Representative (First Name) (Last Name)
(Room #) State Capitol
Austin, TX (Zip Code)
(Subject Line): Gorzycki Middle School Student, (Subject you are writing about)
Dear (Senator/Representative) (Last Name):
My name is (your first and last name) and I am an 8th grade student at Gorzycki Middle School in Austin ISD, who resides in your district. In my social studies class, we have been learning about the importance of contacting our elected representatives about issues we care about.
Recently we have been practicing debate and learning about current issues that our (city/state/country/world) faces, and I am particularly interested in (your cause/topic/subject). Some reasons I (care about/ am passionate about) this are… (Include a personal story. Tell your representative why the issue is important to you and/or how it affects you, your family and/or your community).
I have done some research, and learned that you support (your cause/topic/subject). I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your time and support, and to let you know you are appreciated.
Sincerely,
(Your signature if you mail the letter)
Type your First and Last Name
Your Home Address
City, State, Zip Code