Thank your governor for saying yes to refugees
If your governor has expressed support for Syrian refugees, thank him or her for promising to continue welcoming all refugees by sending a letter and tweet (see below) today. Find a list of governors who have said yes and their contact information at the bottom of this page.
Sample Letter
Governor [name of your governor]
State of [name of state]
State Capitol Building
[City, State, Zip]
Dear Governor [name of your governor],
I commend your commitment to continue to provide sanctuary for Syrian refugees in our state. Thank you for staying true to our values and rejecting the politics of fear.
As Americans, it is our responsibility to provide for those in need, especially displaced peoples, who are overwhelmingly underserved and disproportionately victims of violence. These communities have long been embedded into the fabric of this country, and have contributed to the success of our nation in innumerable ways. I—along with the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), and its Campaign to TAKE ON HATE—appreciate your recognition of their value to our communities.
Thank you for your part in promoting unity and a welcoming environment for all.
Sincerely,
[insert name/title/organization here]
Sample Tweet
[Insert governor's Twitter handle] Thank you for staying true to our values and rejecting the politics of fear #RefugeesWelcome @NNAAC @takeonhate
Governors
Jerry Brown, California
Tel:(916)445-2841
email: [email protected]
@jerrybrowngov
Dannel Malloy, Connecticut
Tel:(860)566-4840; (800) 406-1527
email: [email protected]
@govmalloyoffice
Jack Markell, Delaware
Tel:(302)577-3210
email: [email protected]
@governorbentley
David Ige, Hawaii
Tel:(808)586-0034
email: [email protected]
@govhawwaii
Mark Dayton, Minnesota
Tel:(612)296-3391
email: [email protected]
@govmarkdayton
Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania
Tel:(717)787-2500
email: [email protected]
@wolfeforpa
Peter Shumlin, Vermont
Tel:(802)828-3333
email: [email protected]
@govpetershumlin
Jay Inslee, Washington
Tel:(360)753-6780
email: [email protected]
@govinslee
Kate Brown, Oregon
Tel: 503-378-4582
http://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/contact.aspx
@OregonGovBrown