Action Alert #9
Act now to save Pennsylvania's arts funding!

Dear Student Advocates,

Governor Ed Rendell will deliver his budget address the members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly on Tuesday, March 4 at 11:30 a.m

Before then, Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania are urging voters to contact the Governor to voice their support for a $15.4 million budget.

Visit his website to send an email of support:
http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Governor/govmail.html

SAMPLE LETTER/EMAIL

Dear Governor Rendell:

As a resident and voter of this state, the arts in Pennsylvania matter to me and my family and are one of things I treasure about living in Pennsylvania.

I urge you to keep funding for Pennsylvania Arts Council at the level of $15.4 million in 2004 so that we may continue to enjoy all the cultural performances and programs that Pennsylvania arts organizations provide.

The arts in Pennsylvania are important to our children and the economic development of our communities. Please respect the important and meaningful work being done by Pennsylvania artists and arts organizations. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Your name
Your address

We hope that you will become involved and forward this on to other voters who may wish to act.