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. Jonelle Ellis Russell <ljrussell@earthlink.net> 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 editor@ancestry-inc.com ===================================================================== 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 SHARE THIS MESSAGE Feel free to share this message with all your friends, favorite lists, and organizations.