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Fellow Michigan genealogists and library supporters –
Now is the time for Michiganians to come to the aid of our state’s
history and learning.
Your Michigan Genealogical Council is planning a public assembly in
Lansing to show our legislators and fellow citizens that we care about
our state’s past.
On Wednesday the 5th of August, let’s assemble at the State Capitol, on
the lawn. We have reserved the North and South lawns, and the steps.
Time, 9:45 a.m. The State Senate goes into session at 10 a.m., the only
time in the next few weeks we can be certain our legislators will be
assembled at Lansing.
At 10:30 a.m., we will process/march over to the Michigan Historical
Center and form our *Hands Around the Library* — in hopes of good media
coverage! Since the perimeter of the building is a round 1800 feet, it
is obvious we can use as many genealogists or friends of
libraries/history of all types as possible. Please definitely let your
local Society know you are coming for sure, since you can see that we
need coverage – flags and ribbons can be held between people as well as
hands and arms.
We’ll stay around the building probably 20 minutes starting at 11:00
a.m. — then off to lunch, research, or museum viewing!
Thanks for your support of Michigan’s past … and our future. Please let
us know how many from your Society will be able to participate — and
questions to Sue Irvine sjirv@yahoo.com <mailto:sjirv@yahoo.com>.
Your Michigan Genealogical Council