Amending the National School Lunch Act

May 18, 2004

Representative Jim McDermott
1809 7th Avenue, Suite 1212
Seattle, WA 98101-1399

Dear Congressman McDermott,

Your aide Jesse Kerns called to inform us that you have signed on as a co-sponsor of HR 2987, to amend the National School Lunch Act to improve the quality of school food choices.

I’m delighted to hear that you’re a supporter of this measure. Thank you for your leadership to help our nation’s children.

Respectfully yours,

Tracy Wolpert
Chief Executive Officer

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