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Samantha Hough
1717 Birds and Bees Ct
Duluth MN, 55812
1717 Birds and Bees Ct
Duluth MN, 55812
April 29, 2009
Sen. Amy Klobochar
1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 727-5220
RE: Support for Bill S.581:
Senator Klobochar,
I am a concerned citizen asking for your support in the amendment of the bill S.581. Bill S.581 goes as follows:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the excluion of combat pay from income for purposes of determining eligibility for child nutrition programs and the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children.
As is widely known, the obesity rate in the United States has reached a level of major concern. In the past 20 years, obesity rates have continuously increased. Over half of the states are between 25-29%, with three states exceeding the 30% mark. The only state below 20% is that of Colorado as of 2007 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008).
This staggering trend is sure to continue as it has if there is not proper action taken to reverse it. Therefore, I ask for your support in passing the bill S.581, which will remove some of the obstacles that get in the way of properly equipping our youth with leading a healthy future. Funding is an undoubted issue, but in all respect to the health of an individual, it is hardly one to overlook. By supporting this bill, children would more easily receive proper nutrition in schools through school lunches, as well as learn the associated knowledge on the importance of proper nutrition to be able to continue a healthier lifestyle for the rest of their lives.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. You can reach me at (219) 573-2298. I would be more than happy to help you promote the passing of this bill in any way I can.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing back from you.
Samantha Hough
Excellent formatting and great job including a reference!
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I think that your letter is wonderful! You made some really excellent points, and I really think that it is impressive that you included a reference...very professional. I feel like that statistic really proved a great point! I really hope that this bill gets passed. It seems like a really important one.
ReplyDeleteGreat letter Sam, I think it was really good that you started off by mentioning how obesity is increasing and that it is a big problem. You also made it clear that if nothing is done it will only get worse...good work!
ReplyDeleteWell done Sam! Good bill choice. I think the topic of obesity has died down quite a bit compared to a few years ago. It's good that you start out referencing to obesity because in order to solve the problem we need to start young and it seems your bill will help a lot with that.
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