ACTION ALERT!!

Stop Public Funding of Human Cloning and Embryonic Stem Cell Research in Illinois!!

The Illinois General Assembly will soon vote on SB 2100 – legislation that offers state sanctioning and public funding to human cloning, embryonic stem cell research, and the purposeful destruction of human embryos for medical research. Proponents say the bill bans human cloning.  IT DOES NOT! To learn about the Catholic Church’s perspective on this issue go to www.catholicconferenceofillinois.org.

q       Please contact your state senator and representative and urge him/her to vote “NO” on SB 2100 (human cloning and embryonic stem cell research legislation). Urge your friends and family to make calls as well.

q       You can find the name and contact information of your state senator and representative on the web site of the Illinois General Assembly - http://www.ilga.gov - or you can call the Catholic Conference of Illinois at 217-528-9200 or 312-368-1066. This information can also be accessed through our website at www.catholicconferenceofillinois.org under Legislative Update; Find Your Legislator.

Suggested Message:

“SB 2100 sanctions and provides public funding of human cloning, embryonic stem cell research, and the purposeful destruction of human embryos for medical research. It undermines the sanctity of human life and must be defeated. Vote NO on SB 2100!

If you prefer to write, letters should be brief and clear: make only one or two points, using your own words. Always be courteous. Include your name, address, and zip code, and ask for a written response.

To write to your state senator or representative you may use the following formats:

Honorable _________________                                             Honorable_____________________

State Senate                                                                             House of Representatives

State Capitol                                                                            State Capitol

Springfield, IL 62706                                                                Springfield, IL 62706