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By United Families Press Release
The Southwest Regional World Congress of Families Draws National Leaders to Arizona
MESA, ARIZONA -- On November 10, 2001 concerned citizens and political,
community and religious leaders from throughout America will meet in Arizona
to defend this nation by way of its families. Holding to a daring premise -
that shoring up the family as the fundamental unit of society is key to
addressing the woes of the world - they will be launching a cohesive program
for the promotion of the traditional family. Similar events will be held in
such locales as Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and Mexico City.
Organizers say their efforts are consistent with direction from our national
leaders. Last week, Barbara Bush said, "The top priority right now for
Americans is to be good parents and to not allow ourselves or our children
to become prejudiced to a certain race or religion. Family must be the top
priority." (Mesa Tribune, Oct 27, 2001)
"It is time to mainstream the traditional family back into our culture,"
says Sharon Slater, President of United Families International, one of the
organizations hosting the event. "There's an army of dedicated people who
are already committed to this cause, but our efforts have sometimes been
haphazard and disjointed. We can't afford to let that happen anymore. We are
now ready to coordinate our labors so we can pull together instead of
separately and make a dramatic difference for the family, for our nation,
and for the world."
Renowned speakers who inspired and educated delegates at the 1998 World
Congress of Families in Geneva, Switzerland, as well as local strategists
who have been at the forefront of the family movement at home, will discuss
the challenges and opportunities facing the family today. Conference leaders
will direct concerned citizens on ways to promote and protect the family in
their communities. Participants will network and share ideas with each
other. And a new program, the Family Action Council, will be launched to
help citizens at the grass roots level to monitor what is happening in their
communities and assess the impact on families.
Speakers will include Alan Carlson, founder of the World Congress of
Families; Patrick Fagan, from the Heritage Foundation; Richard Wilkins from
the World Family Policy Center; Danny Ainge, former Head Coach of the
Phoenix Suns; and Austin Ruse from the Catholic Family and Human Rights
Institute.
Entertainment will be provided by The Osmonds - Second Generation, the
Arizona State University choir, The Roberts Sisters, as well as children's
choirs from throughout the valley
Registration for the Southwest Regional World Congress
of Families is $25 per person or $40 per couple.
To purchase tickets or for more information please contact:
Lynn Allred (480) 545-0485
or go to our website at
http://www.unitedfamilies.net
Source:
The Southwest Regional World Congress of Families Draws National Leaders to Arizona
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