Media Release

 
Dr Joe Santamaria retires as President of the Family Council of Victoria.

The Family Council of Victoria (FCV) was the brainchild of Dr Joe Santamaria some 14 years ago and since its inception 'Dr Joe', as he is affectionately known, has been its President.
The Family Council of Victoria was established to promote and encourage support for marriage and the natural Family.
It has consistently lobbied the Victorian and Federal governments on marriage and family issues and co-ordinated a number of very successful pro-family conferences.
It is a broad based family-values think tank. It has brought together representatives of many diverse pro-family groups.
On 5 August 2008 Dr Joe, retired as FCV President, he will be sorely missed.
"His leadership, his tireless energy and his faithful work to preserve traditional marriage and the natural family will not be forgotten. His are indeed big shoes for anyone to try to fill," said Peter Stokes, co-founder and CEO of Christian Group Salt Shakers, who was elected as the new President of the FCV.
On behalf of the member organisations of the Family Council and all the people of Victoria who support the preservation of marriage exclusively between a man and a woman, and the natural family as dad, mum and the children, we wish to thank Dr Joe for his service to the community in this organisation and in many other areas of family life in Victoria.

For further comment or an interview on this Media Release or any issues relating to family matters, please contact: Peter Stokes - 0413 084 145 or 03 9800 2855
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Secretary: Bill Muehlenberg - 0438 056 089
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