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At 03:04 PM 7/4/97 -0400, you wrote: >BILL, I AM VERY VERY INTERESTED IN GETTING SUPPORT FOR THIS BILL. MY HUSBAND >HAS PD. HE IS 52 LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO!!!!!!!!! Dear Kathy, I hope Bill doesn't mind my giving you a couple of alternatives to become involved in the Udall bill effort. Although this note gives specific information about LA, the general principles apply to all states. A very important event will be taking place in Washington, DC, July 13th through July 16th and you are invited to participate. You are unique because you live in Louisiana and your residence makes your attendance critical. The 1997 Parkinson's Public Policy Forum will be held in The Hotel Washington. There will be many important and enjoyable activities, but foremost will be our public statement that Parkinson's disease can and will be eradicated. This is the message that our sizable group of PWPs, CGs and friends will generate. Since congressmen are most likely to listen to their constituents and our list of grassroots activitists is thin in a number of states, it is imperative that we import and transport willing individuals from these states. There are limited funds available to help people with expenses. What I am asking you to do is to decide within 24 hours to come to Washington and lobby the 6 (4 R & 2 D) Louisiana Reps and both Senators who have not cosigned the bill. If you cannot make it, would someone from your family or circle of friends be willing to join us? If you are interested, or know someone who could come, please let me know. If you cannot come to DC, you can still help. We need to make appointments to see the 6 congressmen and 2 Senators. You could agree to phone the toll free number, 800-962-3524, and arrange for a "proxi" to visit your state's legislators. Please respond as quickly as possible: 1/ can you or someone you know from Louisiana travel to DC? 2/ can you or someone arrange for a "proxy" to visit congressmen. If your answer is yes to either of the questions, you could contact me. I can promise you that there is no feeling that can compare to the feeling of unity and purpose resulting from our combined presence. Hope to hear from you before Monday morning. See you in DC, Margaret Tuchman Princeton, NJ 08540 609-921-6258 [log in to unmask] At 03:04 PM 7/4/97 -0400, you wrote: >BILL, I AM VERY VERY INTERESTED IN GETTING SUPPORT FOR THIS BILL. MY HUSBAND >HAS PD. HE IS 52 LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO!!!!!!!!! >KATHY LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA > > Margaret Tuchman (55yrs, Dx 1980)- NJ-08540 [log in to unmask]