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Sample letter: Please copy the text into your email or word-processing document and customize as appropriate; or click here to download the text in a Word document. The Honorable [Senator's Full Name] Dear [Senator’s Last Name]: The bill to provide equal access to marriage for same-sex couples has passed the New York State Assembly. As your constituent, I encourage you to support the marriage equality bill in the Senate (S.4401/Duane) and vote for it when it comes to the floor. LGBT families should not have to wait any longer for access to the protections of marriage. Same-sex couples should not be treated like second-class citizens in New York--they deserve the 1,324 rights and responsibilities that come with marriage in New York State. As your constituent, I want you to know that this issue is extremely important to me. I urge you to support and vote for the marriage equality bill, and to advocate for your Senate colleagues to do the same. I will be watching as the legislative session continues to see how you have acted on this issue. Sincerely, [Your Name printed] |