President Bush has officially declared Oct. 12-18 as "Marriage Protection Week" from Seth Kilbourn - HRC National Field Director

"At a press conference yesterday in Washington, D.C., the Family Research Council, Concerned Women for America, Focus on the Family and representatives from over 20 other ultra-conservative, anti-gay organizations announced that President Bush has officially declared Oct. 12-18 as "Marriage Protection Week." One of the coalition's goals is to build support for a Constitutional amendment to permanently deny civil marriage to same-sex couples.

"Please join the Human Rights Campaign in urging President Bush not to endorse this politically motivated, mean-spirited attack on gay families.

"We have not heard anything yet from the White House and we have only a short amount of time to influence the President's decision, so please act right now. And after you've sent your e-mail, call the White House switchboard at (202) 456-1414. Ask President Bush not to endorse "Marriage Protection Week." Tell him that this is a false and misleading campaign to 'protect' families by fostering discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans. Ask him to oppose any attempts to build discrimination into the U.S. Constitution.

"It is essential that that we generate as many calls and e-mails as possible into the White House before the President makes an official proclamation. We can influence his decision but only if you, your family and friends take action right away. Thank you for your support of the Human Rights Campaign and thank you for taking action. "