E-MAIL, FAX AND PHONE CAMPAIGNFOR EFREN PAREDES, JR. TO THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
Post updated 7-10-09.
The purpose of this post is to provide you with information about ways you can contact the Governor of the State of Michigan to support the release of Efren Paredes, Jr.
We would like to send as many messages to the Governor's office supporting Efren's release as possible, so she remains aware of the outpouring of support Efren enjoys across the state and country.
At the end of this post you will find a sample letter you can copy and paste into e-mails or faxes you would like to send to the Governor. You can modify the letter however you wish. If you choose not to modify the content of the letter the only change you need to make is to the information at the end of the letter that reflects who it is addressed from.
You can, of course, add additional information if you wish. The letter is only intended to assist you frame a letter of your own. You can use the entire letter or only use parts of it. The decision is entirely up to you. You can also click here to view a PDF document which contains additional ideas that can help you compose a letter.
Send a Letter via U.S. Mail
You can click here to download a form support letter in PDF format to be used as a model to compose your own letter to the Governor. If you do not have the time to construct an original letter of your own you may fill out one of the form letters, sign it, and mail a signed copy to the Governor's office. Whatever is most convenient for you.
You are encouraged to print out as many of the form letters as possible, to share them with others, and ask them to do the same. You can also direct people to this blog post, or send them a copy of the form support letter as an attachment, and ask them to get as many people to sign the letters as they can.
Fill Out Governor's Online Opinion Form
If you would like to fill out the Governor's online opinion form you can do so by clicking on the following link:
http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-21995-65331--,00.html
In the box labeled "Issue" please insert "Efren Paredes, Jr. Commutation Request." Underneath that box click the option "For" and then copy and paste the sample letter that appears on the next page into the "Message"section.
Send an E-mail
You can e-mail the Governor's office at govofficesom@michigan.gov.
Send Fax Message to Governor
If you would like to copy and paste the message and send it as a fax you can do so by faxing it to the Governor's fax number which is: 517-335-6863.
Efren feels the warmth of our embrace, the strength of our solidarity, and passionate call for justice. The more people involved in our e-mail and fax campaign the stronger our voice will be.
Sincerely,
Efren's mother, Velia on behalf of
The Injustice Must End (TIME)
www.4Efren.com
SAMPLE LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR
Date of Letter
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
RE: Commutation Request of Efrén Paredes, Jr. #203116
Dear Governor Granholm:
I am writing to join the chorus of hundreds of others across the nation who have expressed their full support for the release of Efrén Paredes, Jr. #203116.
I also join President Barack Obama, U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Michigan Department of Corrections, and many others who oppose the imposition of life without parole sentences for youth. As a civilized society I do not believe that young people's lives should be discarded or that we should ignore the concept of redemption.
Efrén has been imprisoned since age 15 and he is now 35-years-old. He has a stable home to be released to, employment opportunities awaiting him, and strong support from family and friends. His accomplishments while imprisoned are numerous, he poses no danger to society, and he is equally deserving of release as anyone who has been previously granted a parole or commutation.
If released, I strongly believe that Efrén would be a very productive citizen and that society would benefit by his return. It is our prayer that you will grant Efrén's commutation request when it arrives in your office.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Address
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