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From: Jonelle Ellis Russell <>
Subject: [TXBELL] Exciting Genealogy News
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 14:03:43 -0700


I just received this very exciting message and could not wait to share
the news with all of you.

I hope you will give this your support.

Jo Russell
<>


We just got word that Senator Orrin Hatch has drafted a resolution to
officially make October Family History Month. Am running the following
in tomorrow's Ancestry Daily News. Feel free to share this info.

Best,
Juliana

Juliana Smith
Editor, Ancestry Daily News
Ancestry.com
http://www.ancestry.com
Tel/Fax: 219-933-0122


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CALL TO ACTION FOR DECLARING OCTOBER FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
=====================================================================

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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