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Senator Harry Reid Supports Grassroots Effort to Stop Terrorism
Washington, DC (December 30, 2009) - Senator Harry Reid, speaking on the value of Global Family Day, January 1, 2010, “Global Family Day should serve as a reminder that reducing hate and hunger both in Nevada and around the world is something each of us should focus on throughout the year. I thank Linda Grover for founding Global Family Day and for her tireless efforts to rally Nevadans and all Americans around this very worthwhile cause.” (Read More)
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Congressman Conyers Ask President Obama for Global Family Day Proclamation
Washington, DC - On Wednesday, December 16, 2009, Global Family Day Programs (www.gfday.org) held a news conference at the U.S. Capitol. Speaking at this conference were, Congressman John Conyers Jr., Senate and House supporters, baseball pitching legend Doug Bair, Don Kraus, Executive Director of Global Solutions, and other members of Washington, DC's non-profit community.(Read more)
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News Conference at the U.S. Capitol Building
Washington, DC (December 14, 2009) - The public and the media are invited to attend a news conference, hosted by the Global Family Day Program, on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at 11:30 am, in the Room H-137 in the U.S. Capitol Building. During this conference, Senate and House supporters, several Ambassadors, and baseball legend Doug Bair will talk about this powerful new tool for human unity (H. Con. Res. 221and S. Res. 357)
For more information and directions, please call:
Globalfamily Day Programs
tel: 202-544-8505
email: gfdaypress@gmail.com
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Sens. Reid, Inouye, Reps. Conyers, Kucinich Call for Much-Needed Global Family Reunion January 1st
Washington, DC (December 14, 2009) - In the midst of the health care reform crisis, on Friday, December 11, 2009, Representative John Conyers and Representative Dennis Kucinich introduced H. Con. Res. 221, a concurrent resolution requesting the President to issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing every January 1 and invite former Presidents, Nobel laureates, and other notables, including United States business, labor, faith, and civic leaders, to join with him in promoting appropriate activities for the people of the United States, as well as extend appropriate greetings from the families of the United States to families around the world.
Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senator Daniel Inouye took time to introduce S. Res 357, a Senate version of this resolution, which also urges all Americans to come together as one on January 1 to recognize and utilize Global Family Day, a potentially powerful tool for greater human unity and understanding. (Read more)
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U.S. Senators Introduce Resolution Supporting Day of Peace
Washington, DC (November 30, 2009) – On Thursday, November 18, 2009, Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI) Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) Senate Majority Leader introduced Senate Resolution (S. Res. 357), urging the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, one day of peace and sharing, every January 1. This resolution marks the culmination of over ten years of grassroots lobbying efforts spearheaded by author Linda Grover, her family, and friends. (Read more)
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Globalfamily Day Programs Partners with Citizens for Global Solutions
Washington, DC (November 2, 2009) - Working together to promote a peaceful and safer world, Globalfamily Day Programs is partnering with Citizens for Global Solutions to promote the 2010 Globalfamily Day Initiative.
We recognize that in today's world we need global solutions to solve the most pressing challenges. Therefore, both organizations are calling on President Barack Obama to be the First Family to commit to celebrating Globalfamily Day on January 1st, 2010. We are also asking him to invite the families of other world leaders to participate in this celebration. Globalfamily Day (One Day of Peace and Sharing) is a day to share food with friends (especially the needy); make personal pledges of non-violence; ring a bell, beat a drum, or post a note on Facebook as a way of spreading the message of peace. (Read More)
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Kids and Congress Working Together for Global Family Harmony
Washington, DC (June 27, 2009) - On June 5, 2008 there was a reception held at the U.S. Capitol for Sichuan Earthquake Survivors, Chinese Civic, Government and Religious Leaders. The event was hosted by Global Family Congressional District Program, World Harmony Foundation, Global Family Day Congressional Caucus, assisted by the Washington Internship Program (Read More)
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New Push for President's Participation
Washington, DC (June 16, 2009) -
As the first months of his administration have clearly shown, President
Obama is dedicated to strengthening positive links among the nations
and cultures of the world. In his inaugural address, the president
expressed his belief that the "old hatreds shall someday pass; that the
lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller,
our common humanity shall reveal itself." The open and conciliatory
tone of Obama's address in Cairo earlier this month affirms his commitment to bringing the United States
and the Muslim world closer together in the name of peace. The
potential for GLOBALFAMILY Day to play an important role in Obama's
vision of a more united world is immense. (Read More)
