[Peace-discussion] [Fwd: Supporter, Take Action Today! Plus: Walk for Peace Report]
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<p align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span
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<div align="center"><span class="style318">Walk </span><span
class="style317">for</span><span class="style318"> Peace: Report </span><span
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<span class="style256">San Diego Walk Collage</span> </p>
<p class="style321" align="left">Dear Supporter, </p>
<p class="style265" align="justify">This past weekend, cities
across the country participated in Walks for Peace. People all over the
nation gathered and walked, in large and small groups, in support of
the establishment of a U.S. Department of Peace. These walks not only
raised money, but much awareness. There were quite a few media articles
generated and local TV coverage as a result of these events.
Congratulations to everyone who organized and participated! </p>
<p class="style265" align="justify">Please read below for some
inspiring stories and photos. </p>
<p class="style265" align="justify">In Peace,<br>
<em>Matthew Albracht</em><br>
The Peace Alliance</p>
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<p align="justify"><span class="style283"><strong>San Diego,
California</strong></span> (photo above)<br>
<span class="style265">San Diego took one more giant step towards
peace at our First annual Walk for Peace! We had almost 300
peace-loving people come together for our 3K Walk through the gorgeous
Balboa Park! The participants carried signs promoting the Dept. of
Peace and were cheered on by 35 teens from one of our local Student
Peace Alliances. The teens all wore "New Peace" shirts donated by
Re:Volve and held signs with inspirational quotes for all Walkers to
read during their 3K journey.</span></p>
<p class="style265" align="justify">The uplifting Walk was
followed by 2 1/2 hours of motivational talks about the Dept of Peace
and beautiful music including a jazz band, folk singers, a teen Indy
Rock band, a soft-rock duo and 2 world-beat drum groups. News of this
important event spread through San Diego as three TV stations came out
to cover our Walk! We celebrated raising over $4000 by dancing to the
beat of the drummers! It was a joyful, inspiring and powerful day for
all! <strong>~Jill M.</strong></p>
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<p align="justify"><span class="style283"><strong>Naples &
Ft. Myers Florida</strong></span><br>
<span class="style265">In District 14 we held two walks. The
first at 8:30 am in Naples and the second in Ft. Myers at 4:30 pm. We
had very good attendance and great people participating in both events.
Both routes in each location was 3.5 miles. The morning crowd was
lively and it produced one member of the press. The afternoon walk in
Ft.Myers was also well attended and had several teachers and students
from our local schools.</span></p>
<p align="justify"><span class="style265">This walk did produce
alot of media, we had 3 television networks and 4 local newspaper
reporters who conducted a significant amount of reporting. We are
anxious to see the results on tonight's news and in the periodicals in
the days to come. All the participants on both walks were extremely
appreciative of our efforts and the DOP. We also produced over 45
applicants to sign up on the website the data has yet to be entered. <strong>~Rick
G.</strong></span></p>
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<p align="justify"><span class="style283"><strong>Gainesville,
Florida</strong></span><br>
<span class="style265">We gathered early Saturday morning at
Veteran's Memorial Park in Gainesville. </span></p>
<p class="style265" align="justify">From babies a few months old
to elders in their 70's we walked three miles to the beat of lots of
car horns honking at us and giving us the thumbs up sign! It was a
beautiful sight to see a long line of 75 people with red, white and
blue signs calling for a Department of Peace. We raised over $4000!</p>
<p class="style265" align="justify">We had a great deal of fun
and we appreciated our friends from District 5 coming up and joining us
for the occasion. We hope to do this Walk-A-Thon yearly...until the
bill is passed! <strong>~Heart P.</strong></p>
<p class="style265" align="center"><span class="style320">Read
more! </span><a
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<p class="style90" align="justify"><span class="style265"><strong><br>
Media articles:</strong> <a
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here</a> to read some media generated from Walks for Peace.</span> </p>
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<p align="justify"><span class="style320">Governor Richardson
Designates Day of Peace for New Mexico</span></p>
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<p align="justify"><em>Special thanks to Richard Mansbach for
sharing this information and congratulations to all the people in NM
who worked on this! </em></p>
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<p align="justify"><strong> </strong>SANTA FE—Governor
Richardson has proclaimed his support of nonviolent solutions to
domestic and international conflict by formally recognizing September
21st as the State of New Mexico’s Day of Peace. The proclamation
states, “…in times of crisis, all attempts at cooperation and dialogue,
both large and small, can help to break patterns of violence, find
common ground and reestablish respect.” It also encourages the support
of nonviolent approaches to conflict through practices such as
mediation, community conferencing, and conflict management instruction
in our schools.<br>
<br>
“New Mexico is becoming a leader in considering innovative approaches
to issues of conflict in our society,” said Richard Mansbach, a
practitioner with the Restorative Justice Community Center of
Southwestern NM. “Governor Richardson’s stand through this
proclamation furthers the effort for passage of the NM Office of Peace
and adds weight to the momentum for a national Department of Peace,
both of which promote the use of nonviolent practices.”<br>
<br>
The legislation for a New Mexico Office of Peace passed the House in
the long session in 2005 and has Governor Richardson’s support. A New
Mexico Office of Peace would be committed to finding and maintaining a
high ground of humanity, respect, hope and safety for NM citizens and
their future generations. It would enhance peace studies and
practices, and coordinate and support existing resources and trainings
in conflict resolution. It would also research the relationship
between the use of diplomatic methods and the reduction of violence.</p>
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<span class="style324">National Call-in Day</span></span> <br>
<span class="style265">for a Department of Peace<br>
<strong>September 21st</strong></span></p>
<p class="style90" align="center">The National Congressional
Call-in Day for a Department of Peace is today, September 21st, at high
schools and colleges across the country.</p>
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Day of Peace</strong>. On this day, the Student Peace Alliance will
collectively engage our elected officials in dialogue about the
Department of Peace and Nonviolence Bill currently in the US House and
US Senate. A national call-in day is an effective means for students
across the country to express to elected officials their support for a
Department of Peace. On the National Call-in Day students will
organize at campuses and schools across the country to call their
elected officials. Students will speak to House and Senate staff about
the importance of peace and how the Department of Peace will fund
peace-building initiatives throughout our nation and globe. </p>
<p class="style90" align="center">On September 21st, the Student
Peace Alliance will be joined by the larger campaign for a Department
of Peace in calling on our elected officials to stand with us in
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