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Subject: [NCROOTS] Family History Month
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 08:43:59 EDT

This is the article that appeared in Ancestry's Daily email. It gives the
information how to support this action.

Beulah McCain



CALL TO ACTION FOR DECLARING OCTOBER FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
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As most of you are probably aware, in the past several years, October
has been designated Family History Month. An idea that originated
with the Monmouth County Genealogical Society has since spread into a
nationwide campaign with the endorsement of the National Genealogical
Society and the Federation of Genealogical Societies.

In addition several states have passed official proclamations to this
effect.

Now we have the opportunity to make this a national event. The
Ancestry Daily News has just learned that Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah
is sponsoring a Family History Resolution to have October officially
declared Family History Month.

The resolution has been drafted and a letter has been circulated from
Senator Hatch's office to all the other Senators to solicit their
support to officially declare October Family History Month. This is a
great opportunity for the genealogical community at large to receive
national recognition for our efforts. To support the passage of this
measure, we want to encourage as many people as possible to contact
the Senate and urge them to support and vote for Senator Hatch's
Family History Resolution. Let's remind them of the widespread
interest in family history and the contribution it makes to our
American heritage. Make our voices heard!

CONTACTING YOUR SENATOR
U.S. Senate
http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfm

You may also phone the United States Capitol switchboard at (202)
224-3121 and an operator will connect you directly with the Senate
office you request.

READ MORE ABOUT FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
You can read more about the history of Family History Month at:
http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/compass/2480.asp

How will designating October as Family History Month be helpful to
the genealogical community and what can you do locally to celebrate?
http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/news/articles/4067.asp

More on Family History Month from Dick Eastman:
http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/3999.asp

"Five Projects for Family History Month" by George G. Morgan
http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/george/2552.asp

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