For Immediate Release 1 January 2009

Local designer creates website for reference point and idea exchange.

Brett Hand, Architect, has composed a concept for United States citizens to engage in daily activism and display the pride in their citizenship.

www.citizentshirt.com provides a bi-partisan, inclusionist view of what makes each of us vital in the definition of our country and the future of our nation. The website is a resource for information about news regarding citizenship, ways in which to be active in your community, a place to post views, see citizens in action, and purchase a t-shirt celebrating you, the citizen.

Mr. Hand was inspired on a recent trip by seeing bumper stickers, t-shirts, and other paraphernalia that espouse viewpoints that not all citizens believe, but have the right to accept or reject. Our rights as United States citizens stretch in so many directions, unfortunately, we do not celebrate these beyond election day. Being a husband, father, volunteer, taxpayer, and architect as some of his titles, there was only one word that encompasses the totality of what he is, citizen. Advertising this will encourage citizens to respect each other, think about their community, and find common connections with others. Taking ownership of the word and meaning of "citizen" from person to person is vital to our national dialog.

www.citizentshirt.com is driven to expand the vision of connecting citizens with local and national community groups to create a stronger nation and a sense of pride in everyday accomplishments, recognizing the beneficial outcomes and working to correct non-functioning aspects of our daily lives. Visitors to the website are encouraged to suggest links to local or national organizations looking for volunteers, quotes regarding the mission statement, or what people think of the site and shirt.

Mr. Hand and the website manager, Bethann Aurand, The Media Loft, LLC, with others will be attending the inauguration in Washington to spread the word of the website, sell shirts, and encourage a broader connection to the internet community of citizen volunteers.

Contact: Brett Hand, brett@citizentshirt.com