ATLANTA- Secretary of State Karen Handel would like to encourage citizens to enter the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s (FVAP) slogan contestant to support voting by citizens residing overseas and military personnel.

 “Voting is a sacred responsibility for citizens of democracy, even if you’re overseas” Secretary Handel said. “Through this slogan contest, we can encourage US citizens across the globe to vote.”

 Participants should write a simple slogan about the importance of voting. The participants can choose to submit more than one slogan, but they should be entered separately. The deadline for submission is April 9, 2007. A panel of independent judges will then select a winner. The winners and runners-up will receive a certificate of recognition from the Department of Defense. If you would like more information, please visit http://www.fvap.gov/.  

 Entries can be sent by the following methods and must include your full name, mailing address, daytime telephone number, fax number and email address (if applicable):

 Email: slogan@fvap.ncr.gov

 Fax: 703-696-1352

 Mail:
Federal Voting Assistance Program
Department of Defense
Attn.: Voting Slogan Contest
1155 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1155