Sample Letters

Please consider using these sample letters as a template and interject your own personal touches and language as needed. The best letters are personalized and short and to the point. Never feel you can not put in words what you think. You are a voter and your words do matter. Please just use these as guidelines, recommendations, ideas, and suggestions.

One of the most important things you can do is hand address the envelope. This will ensure that the representative may open it. (truth be told they have to because they believe it just may be a campaign contribution)



Sample 1
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]


[Today's Date]


[Representative's Name]
[Representative's Office Address]
[Representative's Phone Number]


Dear Representative [Representative's Name Here],

I urgently seek your Support and Co-Sponsorship of HCR10 affirming the tenth amendment of the United States: The Kentucky Sovereignty Resolution.

Today, one of the most serious challenges in meeting Kentucky’s budget for 2010-2011 is that of unfunded federal mandates. Kentucky and other states are increasingly watching the federal government overstep its boundaries by continuing to force states to comply with mandates. Many of these mandates either fail to provide adequate funding for programs that are proposed or come with limited funds and a costly price tag to the states. Additionally, the federal government continues to deprive states of funding unless states act on certain measures. The various states’ spending proposals, programs, and laws should not be dictated by the federal government.

Thank you in advance for your attention. I have every expectation that you will do right by your constituents and support this measure to remind the federal government of its role as intended by the founders and outlined in the U.S. Constitution.


Thanks for your consideration,
[Signature]
[Your Name Here]
[Your Contact Info]




Sample 2
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]


[Today's Date]


[Representative's Name]
[Representative's Office Address]
[Representative's Phone Number]


Dear Representative [Representative's Name Here],

I urgently seek your Support and Co-Sponsorship of HCR10 with Representative Stan Lee of house district 45, Rep. Thomas Kerr of district 64, and Rep. Joseph M. Fischer, district 68, as well as others.

Our Kentucky resolution asserts “The Common Wealth of Kentucky herby claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States.” It reminds the federal government of the scope defined for it by the writers of the Constitution and the First Congress; that it was designed to be the agent of the states; and that the states were never meant to act as mere agents of the federal government. Without both the states and the federal government adhering to the Constitution, it reduces the legitimacy of the document that has made our democratic republic work for over 200 years.

In closing, all I am asking you to do is to represent our district of Kentucky for what you and I know is right, just, and mandated within the Kentucky constitution and the US constitution. Do what you were sent to Frankfort to do.

Please take the time to let me know your position in these two very important matters.


Sincerely,
[Signature]
[Your Name Here]
[Your Contact Info]




Sample 3
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]


[Today's Date]


[Representative's Name]
[Representative's Office Address]
[Representative's Phone Number]


Dear Representative [Representative's Name Here],

I am concerned with your position on (HCR-10) known as the "State Sovereignty Resolution bill". I would like for you to understand that it is of the utmost importance that the sovereignty of our State is at hand.

There are misguided malcontents in Washington D.C. who are trying to limit our right to govern ourselves. As you know the 10th Amendment of the United States Constitution provides the right of Kentuckians to govern ourselves on matters that are not covered by said constitution. We as a sovereign State must have representatives such as yourself to support HCR10 ASAP. To help show a powerful backing to this bill request and subsequent bill I am asking you to co-sponsor HR10 with Representative Stan Lee of house district 45, Rep. Thomas Kerr of district 64, and Rep. Joseph M. Fischer, district 68, as well as others. It would be an honor to have my representative (you sir) listed among these representatives.

In closing, all I am asking you to do is to represent our district of Kentucky for what you and I know is right, just, and mandated within the Kentucky constitution and the US constitution. Do what you were sent to Frankfort to do.

Please take the time to let me know your position in these two very important matters.


Thank You,
[Signature]
[Your Name Here]
[Your Contact Info]




Sample 4
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]


[Today's Date]


[Representative's Name]
[Representative's Office Address]
[Representative's Phone Number]


Dear Representative [Representative's Name Here],

Please consider Support and Co-Sponsorship of HCR10 with Representative Stan Lee of house district 45, Rep. Thomas Kerr of district 64, and Rep. Joseph M. Fischer, district 68, as well as others.

Although such resolutions by themselves would not solve the problem of a federal government which dominates and bankrupts the states by ignoring the Constitution's provisions, these Tenth Amendment resolutions can serve as steppingstones to further state and federal legislation to restore the proper balance of power between the states and the federal government. In addition they send a clear message that between Washington and the great people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky Knows Best!!!

In closing, all I am asking you to do is to represent our district of Kentucky for what you and I know is right, just, and mandated within the Kentucky constitution and the US constitution. I am asking you to choose between Washington and Kentucky and am confident you will decide with us this Kentucky Knows Best.

Please take the time to let me know your position in these two very important matters.


Thank You,
[Signature]
[Your Name Here]
[Your Contact Info]



Sample 5
Create your own and send it to us!!!

Kentucky State Sovereignty & 10th Amendment Center

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” -- Tenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution


When given the choice between Washington and this great Commonwealth;
Kentucky Knows Best!!

This state was founded on the frontiersmen spirit and independent heart. Why is it alright now to give up our rights and our authority to Politian’s in Washington that we did not elect and do not represent us. We must stand again, as we did in 1798, and send a statement to our federal government that this State has rights and we know what is best for us. We have a history of standing up for our sovereignty, we have a pride in fighting for our rights, and we have a duty to the next generation and everyone in this Commonwealth to protect our rights and be part of this growing movement to re-affirm are civil liberties stated in our States constitution and enumerated in the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.



PRESS RELEASE
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- On Thursday January 21 at 1:00pm hundreds of Kentuckians will rally in Frankfort at the Capitol rotunda to take part in the first big rally of 2010 and to support the State Sovereignty Resolution. There will be busses coming in from around the state and we anticipate good support from people. At the event State Representative Stan Lee, who has introduced the State Sovereignty Resolution HR10, will speak along with many other representatives who have co-sponsored the resolution.

With what is going on with National Healthcare, the special elections, and attitudes towards Washington this is an excellent opportunity to localize the sentiment and emotions of people here in Kentucky. I strongly encourage you to consider getting some video of local participants at this rally that you may later be able to use in a voice over.

This rally was put together by the KY 9/12 Project and Northern KY Tea Party group. For additional information please contact me at ewilson1776@yahoo.com or call 859-983-5190

Where: Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort
When: Rally begins at 1:00pm on Thursday January 21






FACTS & INFO
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- State Sovereignty Resolution or 10th Amendment movement is a growing movement to re-affirm are civil liberties stated in our States constitution and enumerated in the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

- It was introduced in 2009 Kentucky legislative session by Rep John Stacy (D) but never made it out of committee.

- The current HR10 was pre-filled in June by Rep Stan Lee

- HR10 the Kentucky State Sovereignty Resolution already has 15 co-sponsors

- This Resolution is a reaffirmation of the 10th Amendment and a restatement of what our State Constitution declares. “The Tenth Amendment defines the total scope of federal power as being that which has been delegated by the people to the federal government, and also that which is absolutely necessary to advancing those powers specifically enumerated in the Constitution of the United States. The rest is to be handled by the state governments, or locally, by the people themselves.”

- We simply believe that Governments and political leaders are best held accountable to the will of the people when government is local. Second, the people of a state know what is best for them; they do not need bureaucrats, potentially thousands of miles away, governing their lives. We believe that Kentucky Knows Best.

- This is not about secession but is meant to strengthen the union and remind the federal government of states rights.

- There have been 13 states pass similar legislation and 19 states that have current resolutions to consider.

- The first state sovereignty resolution was written by Thomas Jefferson and passed in 1798 by the Kentucky Legislation.



A Personal Message to Frankfort
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The 10th Amendment will protect Kentucky
From the socialist led by Nancy Pelosi
Read the Constitution it clearly states
The 10th Amendment where power delegates
The constitution doesn’t say the Feds can
The state governs the people and their land
Let me translate to those who have gone insane
Exactly what is the constitutions aim
Prevent our republic from power and greed
Misuse of resources and exaggerated need
Assure pursuit of life, liberty and happiness to all the same
Federal Government take notice today
Kentuckians have the only say
By Abigail Billings:



State Sovereignty
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Before there were ever a federal government there were sovereign individual states. Our Constitution was comprised of these states coming together and merely providing a contract between those states for their common good. This was highlighted and articulated in our own State constitution as well as spelled out federally in the 10th amendment of the United States Constitution. It is my assertion that not only we the people need reminded of these facts but our elected officials need constant reminding as well. We need to jog the memories of our representatives that we are in fact a sovereign state. We need to stand up for the 10th amendment of the United States that affirms this and protects us against the oppression and intrusion of bad policies from the federal government. Our state needs to be once again our first line of defense against unfunded mandates and unconstitutional policies and we need to put the over reaching federal government on notice to leave us alone.

Although such resolutions by themselves would not solve the problem of a federal government which dominates and bankrupts the states by ignoring the Constitution's provisions, these Tenth Amendment resolutions can serve as steppingstones to further state and federal legislation to restore the proper balance of power between the states and the federal government. In addition they send a clear message that between Washington and the great people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky Knows Best!!!


Learn the history and read more:

Judge Andrew Napolitano explains the role of the States under the Constitution

Kentuck’s & the 10th Amendment written by Jim Drake the editor of KY9/12 monthly newsletter

Youtube Video of Kent Masterson Brown (Historian and Patriot) who highlights the history and purpose for another State Sovereignty Resolution

John Birch Society 10th Amendment Center

Kentucky Joins Movement to Resist Abuses of Commerce Clause, 2nd Amendment (Article on Tenth Amendment Center Website Nov 11, 2009)

Tenth Amendment Talking Points



Explanation of Protection of States
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Rep. Sam Rohrer of Pennsylvania discusses the protection states have under the 10th Amendment of the Constitution

State Sovereignty Resolution Funds

The kentucky 9/12 Project is an all volunteer organization but we DO incur costs for marketing and events. If you would like to help, please contribute what you can. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

For the upcoming State Sovereignty issue we will be running a half page ad in 3 newspapers in key representatives hometowns.

The cost of each ad is approx $250

We would also like to possible run radio ads on 4 different stations statewide and we are currently working on some co-op dollars for this.

Finally there will be some expenses for the rally on the 21st and the more we raise the more we will be able to promote. We do have advantage of working with 3 other groups to split some of these expenses but anything you do will assist and help pass this state sovereignty resolution.

"Thank You"