1999

Chronological Listing of 1999 Activities

Spring, 1999: In an effort to draw younger age people's attention to the need to respect innocent, human life, a Video Contest was designed and publicized to area high schools. Fliers were distributed to school Office Managers, Nurses, Psychologists, Health Teachers and Principals. The contest was not held because the number and ages of entrants were both too low. This activity was conducted independent of co-sponsors.

September 14,1999: The third LHHL Award was presented to Dr. Thomas and Mrs Jeanne Sweeney at a banquet at the Rochester Marriott Thruway Motel on September 14'' with sponsor and co-sponsors identical to those of the 1998 event. The Sweeneys were recognized as pioneers of the pro-life movement. Dr. Sweeney had been aware of the growing acceptance of making abortion legal and, with Jeanne, an RN; they rallied like minded people and established the Rochester Area Right to Life Committee, Inc. in 1979. They established the committee to do education on the issue and did countless numbers of public presentations in person and with media representatives. In addition to RARTL, they were core members of the early Birthright organization in Rochester and have been continuous in responding to requests for their help in the pro-life arena. Although well known in the Rochester community, the goal of this award event was the public recognition and appreciation of their work. 250 were in attendance.

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