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Obesity Persuasive Letter

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With this letter I hereby wish to address a health issue of obesity that our community has to you, Congresswoman Kathleen Rice. Being an assessment nurse for over 3 years as well as a student of Geriatric Nursing Practitioner at Adelphi University, I have noticed that it is very important for health care providers to educate the patients.
Referring to your biography, you were sworn into office on January 6, 2015 as the representative for New York’s fourth congressional district. It is a strong reason for me to write this letter to you due to your previous work experiences and your effects on our community, such as combating drunk driving. Also, you are familiar with our community because you reside in Garden City. According to U. S. Legislation, …show more content…

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