[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
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               TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 1997

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I was pleased during the last few years to see 
that so many Americans take the opportunity to become involved in our 
Government. This involvement is reflected in the high volume of letters 
from my constituents regarding issues and events that affect their 
lives. I encourage and welcome this type of participation.
  Today, I would like to recognize an organization that helps the 
people of this country send their thoughts and concerns to their 
Representatives in Washington, DC. National Write Your Congressman, 
founded in 1958, is a unique organization. It is different because it 
is not a lobbying organization and does not show partiality toward a 
particular issue. National Write Your Congressman researches 
legislation, presents both sides of national issues, and allows its 
members to develop their own opinions.
  Once a month, this organization sends its members an opinion ballot 
outlining both sides of a controversial issue. They also conduct 
frequent national polls among their members and advise Representatives 
of the results. Finally, National Write Your Congressman keeps its 
members aware of their Representatives' voting records on national 
issues.
  I am proud to see this organization actively encouraging busy 
Americans to voice their opinions on national issues. I commend 
National Write Your Congressman on its efforts to keep the American 
people in touch with their Representatives.

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