Title: Rep. Sharon Ray Letter Writing Resource Page
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Created: 2022-08-10 19:02:48
Updated: 2024-02-02 21:49:35
Published: 2022-08-10 03:00:00
Converted: 2025-04-14T20:29:06.480629982
Supporter of COS Ohio:
Thank you for taking the time to write letters to your legislators in support of the Convention of States Resolution HJR-1 in Ohio.
We have reached out to you specifically because your representative has not publicly supported our movement in Ohio and we need your help to engage these uncommitted representatives.
It is understood that hand-written letters are a highly effective tool for influencing elected officials. While we feel hand-write your letters are best, it's fine to type them if need be.
Below is a sample letter to use as a guide if you are in need of inspiration. It is important that your letter is clear and as unique as possible.
We need letters to be worded somewhat differently so please pepper in your own verbiage and feel free not to use the verbiage we have suggested below. We do want to be sure to compliment our representatives on any recent or ongoing efforts which we have listed below.
If you have any questions at any point in your letter-writing, please contact Diana Telles at diana.telles@cosaction.com.
Sample Ohio (preferably) handwritten letter to be mailed to Rep. Ray:
Month x, 2022
Dear Representative Ray,
Please accept my sincere appreciation for your commitment to the state of Ohio. Also know I respect elected officials like you who are willing to face the challenge of balancing family life with time spent in Columbus representing our district.
In addition, I applaud you on your initiative with the ______bill and ______ bill this past year. I was in support of this legislation and am satisfied the intent of such bills helped forward conservative values in Ohio which are important to me.
I write to you today to promote the Convention of States (COS) movement in Ohio and ask for your support in the passage of our resolution HJR-1 this year. For eight long years, we have been urging the Ohio legislature to invoke Art V of the U.S. Constitution, joining the 19 states who have passed a COS resolution thus far.
It is clear to me that Washington is broken. It is in the hands of people who do not share my values of freedom and liberty. Holding a convention limited to proposing amendments is the best way I’ve found to push back on the overbearing Federal Government and bring power back into the states. Please vote in favor of HJR-1 when this resolution makes its way to the floor of the Ohio House.
Thank you so much for your consideration on this immensely important opportunity to promote liberty in our country.
Sincerely,
First name Last name,
Ohio House District 69
Your address
Mailing Address:
Rep. Sharon Ray
77 South High Street
13th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Information about Rep. Sharon Ray, House District 69:
Sharon Ray is serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives. She previously served as Medina County Commissioner and as Wadsworth City Councilwoman. She has also sat on the Medina County Board of Elections, United Way of Medina County, Red Cross of Medina County, Community Partnership for Arts and Culture, and the Salvation Army of Wadsworth. Sharon began her career working at Roadway Express (now YRC Worldwide) and later went on to become a Certified Bailiff at the Wadsworth Municipal Court. She also worked as the Community Services Director/Probation Officer at the municipal court. Over the years, Sharon has also received several designations and awards including the Greater Akron Chamber Economic Development Elected Official Award, YMCA Woman of Distinction Award, an appointment to the Statewide Committee on Indigent and Pro Se Litigants, and an appointment to the Farmland Preservation Task Force.
Listed below is relevant state legislation supported by Rep. Ray that may resemble the pillars of COS: government overreach, term limits, and fiscal responsibility.
H. B. No. 352 Prohibit disability from being used to deny, limit parenting
H. B. No. 120 Permit compassionate care visits in long-term care facilities
S. B. No. 181 Regards student religious expression in athletics, activities
H. B. No. 400 Prohibit public schools from requiring students to wear a mask
H. B. No. 504 Increase penalty for disturbing a religious worship meeting
To learn more about Rep. Ray, refer to the Ohio House web page: https://ohiohouse.gov/members/sharon-a-ray