(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 Assemblywoman Linda B. Rosenthal and Senator Carl Marcellino. Bill A7438 in the Assembly and S4364 in the Senate would reduce the adverse effects of poorly designed and implemented nighttime lighting.

In addition to the obvious waste of energy, resources, and dollars, a host of other problems are caused when we don't light correctly. Glare from poorly shielded lights hampers visibility. Light trespass infringes on the property rights of neighbors. The flora and fauna of our state are harmed by nighttime lighting that shines indiscriminately across their habitats. Light sent unnecessarily upwards causes sky glow, which 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 A7438/S4364.

Sincerely,

 
(your name)