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From Dick Eastman's Online Newsletter
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- Senator Hatch Proposes "Family History Month" Resolution in the U.S. Senate
As I reported in the June 6 newsletter:
Two different genealogy groups independently started projects
to have a national Family History Month recognized by the U.S.
Government. In a bit of serendipity, without knowledge of the
other group's existence, both groups selected October as their
preferred month. I had the pleasure this week of connecting
the two groups together, and they are now hoping to combine
forces. However, they need more help.
The full article is available at:
http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/3999.asp
The "grass roots" effort received more help this week from Senator
Orrin Hatch of Utah. Senator Hatch has drafted a resolution to
make October the official Family History Month. The resolution is
called the "Family History Resolution." However, even with support
from a powerful politician such as Senator Hatch, this effort
still needs your help. You need to contact your senator to tell
him or her that you support this resolution.
As of a few days ago, Senator Hatch had not yet formally
introduced the resolution on the Senate floor. Instead, he wrote
to all the other senators, asking for their support when the
resolution is introduced. Here is the letter Senator Hatch sent to
his colleagues:
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510-4402
July 10, 2001
Dear Colleague:
It is with great enthusiasm that I write to ask you to
cosponsor my resolution that will dedicate the Month of
October of each year as "Family History Month."
Within the last month some 14,167,329 people researched their
family history and 24 million people have used the Web and
email to locate or hunt for family or friends with whom they
had lost touch. Researching ancestry is a very important
component to self identity. It can lead to long-sought-after
family reunions or life saving stories like that of Nancy
Andjelich Margraff. Nancy's story, found in the book, "In
Search of Our Ancestors," by Megan Smolenyak, helps to
illustrate the need for public attention to the important
subject of family history. Nancy started showing signs of an
illness that afflicted her father, who died suddenly at the
age of 39. At the time her mother was told that her father had
a rare illness that caused a cerebral hemorrhage that killed
him.
After Nancy learned she had this deadly illness, she began
corresponding with the Minister of Health in Zagreb, Croatia.
He kindly accepted and distributed informational packets that
Nancy put together regarding the diagnosis and treatment of
her illness. She disseminated the informational packets to her
extended family members, many of whom are alive today because
they were identified through family history research that lead
to the early diagnosis and treatment of their affliction.
At present there are some 2,500 genealogical societies in the
United States that represent approximately a million people
who belong to these groups. One such group, The Federation of
Genealogical Societies, represents around 560 genealogical
societies and ultimately at least half a million individuals.
There is no doubt that the study of family history is growing
in popularity and is an important tool in researching ethnic
identity and genetic health concerns.
I urge you to join me in supporting the millions of American
men and women who have researched their family history by co-
sponsoring the "Family History Resolution." For more
information on this resolution or to add your name as
cosponsor, please contact Chris Campbell in my office at
(202)224-4412.
Sincerely,
Orrin G. Hatch
United States Senator
Senator Hatch also included the text of the resolution that he
plans to introduce:
107th Congress, 1st Session. S. Res. _____
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr. Hatch submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on __________________
RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October each year as "Family History
Month."
Whereas it is the family, striving for a future of opportunity
and hope, that reflects our Nation's belief in community,
stability, and love;
Whereas the family remains an institution of promise,
reliance, and encouragement;
Whereas we look to the family as an unwavering symbol of
constancy that will help us discover a future of prosperity,
promise, and potential;
Whereas within our Nation's libraries and archives lie the
treasured records that detail the history of our Nation, our
States, our communities, and our citizens;
Whereas individuals from across our Nation and across the
world have embarked on a genealogical journey by discovering
who their ancestors were and how various forces shaped their
past;
Whereas an ever-growing number in our Nation and in other
nations are collecting, preserving, and sharing genealogies,
personal documents, and memorabilia that detail the life and
times of families around the world;
Whereas 54,000,000 individuals belong to a family where
someone in the family has used the Internet to research their
family history;
Whereas individuals from across our Nation and across the
world continue to research their family heritage and its
impact upon the history of our Nation and the world;
Whereas approximately 60 percent of Americans have expressed
an interest in tracing their family history;
Whereas the study of family history gives individuals a sense
of their heritage and a sense of responsibility in carrying
out a legacy that their ancestors began;
Whereas as individuals learn about their ancestors who worked
so hard and sacrificed so much, their commitment to honor
their ancestors memory by doing good is increased;
Whereas interest in our personal family history transcends all
cultural and religious affiliations;
Whereas to encourage family history research, education, and
the sharing of knowledge is to renew the commitment to the
concept of family and home; and
Whereas the involvement of National, State, and local
officials in promoting genealogy and in facilitating access to
family history records in archives and libraries are important
factors in the successful perception of nationwide
camaraderie, support, and participation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate ---
(1) designates the month of October each year as "Family
History Month"; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe
the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
This is a perfect opportunity for you and me and every other
person interested in family history to get this resolution passed.
Contact your senator now! Ask your senator to support Senator
Hatch's "Family History Resolution." This resolution will pass
only if we make our voices heard!
It is easy to contact your senator since all of the senators have
e-mail in their offices. To find the name of your senator and his
or her e-mail address, go to:
http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfm
I sent an e-mail to the two senators from my state this morning. I
asked them to support Senator Orrin Hatch's "Family History
Resolution." I enclosed a copy of that resolution.
When will you contact your senators?
You can read more about the history of Family History Month at:
http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/compass/2480.asp
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