Utah's Marriage Week USA Celebration - 2/04

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subject: Utah's Marriage Week USA Celebration - 2/04

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Wow, Utah sets the gold standard for Marriage Week.  - diane

> Diane,
> 
> I'd like to share what Utah is doing this year for Marriage Week USA.
> First, we have our 28  bright red and white pole banners posted on State
> Street in Salt Lake City.  This is the second year we have used them.
> They read "Celebrate Marriage Week USA  Feb. 7-14"  In a winter world of
> gray and white, they really stand out.
> 
> To kick off the week, Governor and Mr. Walker invited mayors of the
> state to join them in signing a declaration recognizing Marriage Week
> USA.  We received 86 signatures.  There is also a Faith Leaders'
> declaration for which signatures were gathered by faith leaders in the
> community.  
> 
> We asked for and received a letter of support from The Secretary of
> Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson.
> 
> On Tuesday, February 10th, the Governor's Commission on Marriage
> released the results of a statewide baseline survey on marriage and
> divorce in Utah.  This is the survey we replicated from Oklahoma.
> 
> Friday, February 13th will mark our 12th annual Celebration of
> Marriage.  During the day, Michele Weiner-Davis will conduct a workshop
> for professional counselors and faith leaders entitled, "It Takes One To
> Tango."  We expect approximately 400 in attendance.  That evening will
> be the 12th annual conference for the public.  We average 1,500 in
> attendance.  Participants can attend two hour-long workshops from a
> choice of eleven topics.  The keynote session will include recognition
> of nine "Gold Medal Marriage" couples and two "Milestone" (longest
> married) couples.  Our speakers will be authors, Richard Paul Evans and
> Michele Weiner-Davis.  The celebration also includes refreshments, an
> on-site bookstore and book signing, and dancing to a live band.
> 
> On Sunday, February 15th, the "spoken word" portion of the televised
> Music & The Spoken Word with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will focus on
> love and marriage.
> 
> The declarations, letter of support, and survey have been posted on
> utahmarriage.org.
> 
> I've enjoyed reading about what other states and communities are doing.
> Kudos to all and thanks for sharing the great ideas.
> 
> Melanie Reese
> Governor's Commission on Marriage (Utah)
> 

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