Legislative Advocacy

1. The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ. Indeed, nothing genuinely human fails to raise an echo in their hearts. For theirs is a community composed of men. United in Christ, they are led by the Holy Spirit in their journey to the Kingdom of their Father and they have welcomed the news of salvation which is meant for every man. That is why this community realizes that it is truly linked with mankind and its history by the deepest of bonds.

We are each reminded that a part of being a Christian is a responsibility not only to look out for our good and the good of our family but more importantly to look out for the "Common Good" to this end, we who have the priviledge of living in a democracy have a responsibility to participate in that process: to keep ourselves informed, to vote, and to communicate to our elected leaders.

For more for information contact Anita Unger 757 587 3405

U.S. Bishops' Conference Office of Government Liaison

Richmond Diocese Office of Justice & Peace

Contact your State Delegate: Paula Miller, Algie T. Howell, Jerrauld C. Jones,

Contact your State Senator: Nick Rerras

Contact your Representative Thelma Drake or Robert Scott

Contact your U. S. Senators: John Warner, and George Allen