Rep. Metcalf co-sponsors GE labeling bill

August 22, 2000

U. S. Representative Jack Metcalf
1510 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20515

Dear Representative Metcalf,

I’m writing to thank you for signing on as a co-sponsor of H. R. # 3377, the Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act.

As the largest cooperative retailer of natural and organic foods in the United States, PCC Natural Markets thanks you for your leadership on this right to know issue. The right to know what’s in our food and the right to make an informed choice is something our 40,000 member households care about deeply.

On behalf of our members, your constituents, who live near and shop at our Kirkland store in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District, thank you.

Very best regards,

Jeff Voltz
Chief Executive Officer

Cc: U. S. Representative Jay Inslee
21905 64th Avenue West, Suite 101
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043-2278

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