[Genealib] Preserving the American Historical Record Legislation

[Joy Rich]

Forwarded by Joy Rich

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http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/APG/2009-03/1237315376

From: "Robert de Berardinis" < r-e-deb at sbcglobal.net >
Subject: [APG] PAHR Legislation
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:42:56 -0500

Dearr All,

Texas State Archivist Chris La Plante, Secretary of the Society of State Archivists, asks 
that this be forwarded to as many genelogical list servs as possible and to contact your 
representatives. Thanks, Robert de Berardinis

Now's the time to step up for PAHR.

Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D, NY) and Congressman John McHugh (R, NY) have just sent a 
"dear colleague" letter to the members of the House of Representatives inviting them to 
sign on as original sponsors for the "Preserving the American Historical Records" bill.

What can I do?

Before March 20th, fax, email, or call your Representative and urge him/her to respond to 
the Hinchey-McHugh Dear Colleague Letter by signing on as an original sponsor for the PAHR 
bill. Ask them to contact Mike Iger in
Congressman Hinchey's office (202-225-6335) or Jason Miller in Congressman McHugh's office 
(202-225-4611)

Tell them in a few sentences why PAHR will benefit their constituents-that means you, your 
organization, and your researchers.

Send them the attached explanation of PAHR, and explain why PAHR will benefit your state 
and your institution.

It is essential to have a strong set of co-sponsors for this bill for it to succeed. The 
level of support we get right now will tell Congress whether the bill is viable, or just 
one of those bills introduced to please a constituent but not taken seriously.

And if you can do a little more.Encourage others to contact your Representative as well. 
Genealogists, local government officials, researchers of all kinds, teachers, veterans, 
and even your favorite aunt can make the case.

If you need help or more information:

* visit http://www.archivists.org/pahr - you'll find the PAHR

fact sheet, a copy of the bill, draft letters and resolutions and other materials to help 
you understand and encourage your Representative to support PAHR.

* contact us at pahr at statearchivists.org for any other help or information you need

Please take a few minutes in the coming week to make a call, pay a visit, or send a 
fax/email/letter to your Members of Congress. It's time to tell Congress that what we do 
matters a great deal to this country and its inhabitants. Americans need and deserve the 
resources to ensure access to our heritage. We can do this-with your help!

Contact us at: PAHR Joint Task Force pahr at statearchivists.org

Council of State Archivists: Kathleen Roe, David Carmicheal, Karl Niederer, Vicki Walch

Society of American Archivists: Steven Hensen, Sue Hodson, Ben Primer, Nancy Beaumont

National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators: Tracey Berezansky, 
Jelain Chubb