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      • When emailing your own legislators, remember to indicate in the subject line that you live in their district, the particular House Bill or Senate File that you are contacting them about, and whether or not you want the bill to pass or fail. For example: 
             Subject: “I live in House District 1. Please Vote YES on HB#0”

            This lets them know you are a constituent and not forwarding chain mail from a national group. It also      makes it easy for them to tally “yes” or “no” votes on that particular bill from their inbox. The same              applies if you call your legislator, instead. Also, there is nothing wrong with emailing all of the legislators; just know that it will make a bigger impact on those who represent your district.

      • Be polite. We will not always like the way our legislators vote on a particular bill, but he/she might be the final vote needed on the next important bill.
      • Be concise. Respect their time, especially during the session.
      • Know that your effort makes a difference! A few persuasive contacts from constituents can be enough to move a bill up or down. Also, because the session is so short, they often don’t have time to fully consider all of the implications that will occur if they pass or fail a bill. That means they do appreciate hearing from you! Because of your particular interest on an issue or your experience with something, you may know more about the impact legislation will have than your legislator. So, make your voice heard!
      • Finally, remember to thank them for serving the people of Wyoming and let them know you are praying for them. It’s not easy to lead when there is so much division and our state is facing many economic challenges. As mentioned above, we won’t always like their decisions, but we can appreciate the fact that they are willing to lead our state in such difficult times. May God guide and protect them!
    • The Ten Dos and Don'ts of Catholic Advocacy

      1. Do- Remember you are a member of the Body of Christ and His Church. You never just represent yourself.
      2. Do Not- be coercive. EVER. See #1
      3.  Do- Tell the truth. You may not completely understand an issue, but be honest about what you see to the best of your understanding. Likewise, admit if you accidentally give incorrect information ASAP and apologize. If you develop a reputation as a reliable source of information, legislators will look to you for information.
      4. Do Not- Use Catholic guilt or any other form of manipulation to try to win a debate. That may work in the short term but will create resentment in the long run. Creating resentment toward Christ and His Church would be a catastrophic failure. (Pointing out the truth will sometimes make people feel guilty, but our intention is not to shame others into submission. It is to inform). See #1 and #2
      5. Do- Treat everyone with respect, even when you are disappointed. Model yourself after the persistent neighbor in the parables. “I tell you, if he does not get up to give him the loaves because of their friendship, he will get up to give him whatever he needs because of his persistence” (Luke: 11:5-8). There is peace in knowing that the Church will continue to work for justice in the world long after we are gone. There is peace in trusting that the Truth always comes out eventually.
      6. Do Not- Use Truth as an excuse to forget Charity, NOR Charity as an excuse to ignore Truth.
      7. Do- Remember that laws can change overnight, but hearts take longer. Do both. 
      8. Do Not EVER- threaten to have someone “voted out.” Every legislator is aware of how elections work without being threatened. Threats destroy trust. See #1, #2, and #7.
      9. Do- be curious enough to ask questions of those who disagree. This is the best way to help you understand them and help them understand why their own thinking may be incomplete.
      10. Do Not- Forget that fear and anger are contagious. But so is joy. And joyful hearts are more effective at long-term persuasion, and conversion.
 
 

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2121 Capitol Ave.
P.O. Box 1468
Cheyenne, WY 82003-1468

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(307) 638-1530

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