(your name)
(your return address)
(your city, NY, zip code)

The Honorable Assemblyman/Assemblywoman/Senator ___________
____ Legislative Office Building
New York State Assembly
Albany, New York 12248 (for Assembly) 12247 (for Senate)

Dear Assemblyman/Assemblywoman/Senator ________:

I ask you to support the Healthy, Safe, and Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting Act, introduced by Assemblyman Alexander "Pete" Grannis and Senator Carl Marcellino. This unibill, known as A6950 in the Assembly and S3003 in the Senate, will reduce the adverse effects of poorly designed nighttime lighting.

In addition to the obvious waste of energy, resources, and dollars from poorly designed light fixtures, a host of other problems are known to exist. Glare from poorly shielded lights hampers visibility. Light trespass infringes on property rights of neighbors. The flora and fauna of our state are harmed or even killed by nighttime lighting that shines indiscriminately across their habitats. Sky glow caused by light sent unnecessarily upwards deprives everyone the inspiration of the beautiful star-studded nighttime sky. Furthermore, wasted electricity from poor lighting leads to unnecessary air, water, and ground pollution.

This legislation will benefit not just this generation. It is a commitment to future generations to preserve and protect the beauty and inspiration of the dark night sky and to protect the health and safety of our children, the flora, and fauna of our great state.

I urge you to support A6950/S3003.

Sincerely,

 
(your name)