To build the database, the foundation collects samples of DNA from
people all over the world who already have written ancestry records.
Then , both the DNA profiles and genealogical information are linked
into the database. To provide the funding
necessary to construct genetic tools from the information contained
within the database for the purpose of family history research.

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"Kathy brings a relevant mix of experience and skills to the board. Her
understanding of franchising, her business savvy, legal background and hands -
on management experience will add tremendous value to Sonic and our
stockholders," said Cliff Hudson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President of Sonic Corp.

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Taylor also has experience in
franchising as an attorney and business advisor, representing franchisors
expanding their concepts in the United States, Europe and Asia., Inc. of New York City, a position he has held since 1995.

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She recently resigned
her state position to seek election to the Tulsa mayor's office.
Tools on the foundation's Web site are further refined as well.

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The new science of molecular genealogy is transforming the popular
hobby of ancestry research because it links individuals to genealogies
using genetic profiles, which eliminates guesswork caused by surname
changes and incomplete historical records. SMGF encourages people to use its Internet database
and contribute their own family history records and DNA profiles to
the project.

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"We have improved the Y-chromosome database search function to give
users greater versatility in customizing searches and interpreting
results," said Ugo A.

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Taylor has been named to its Board of Directors. Her election
was announced at Sonic's annual stockholders' meeting , which was held earlier
this week. Re-elected to the Sonic board for three-year terms were directors
Mike Maples and Frank Richardson.
Sonic, America's Drive-In, originally started as a hamburger and root beer
stand in 1953 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, called Top Hat Drive-In, and then changed
its name to Sonic in 1959. "Also,
we have enhanced the database's genetic matching capabilities to
increase the number of results from each query.

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Maples is the former Executive Vice President of World Products Group for
Microsoft Corp.
Assembling and publishing a free, genetic-genealogy database was
conceived and funded by billionaire biotechnology pioneer James LeVoy
Sorenson, whose visionary goal is to map the entire human family tree
through genetics.org

About Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation

Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation is a non-profit research
organization with the mission: To collect DNA samples within a
genealogical context for creating the world's most comprehensive
correlated genetic and genealogical database.

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He joined the board in 2005. Richardson is Chairman of F. For more information about Sonic Corp.

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As Secretary
of Commerce and Tourism, Taylor oversaw state economic development and tourism
agencies and represented more than 2,000 state employees .smgf.

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Taylor served as Secretary of Commerce and Tourism for the state of
Oklahoma, a governor -appointed post she held since 2003. On the Web site, anyone may enter the numerical values from
their own DNA profile into the database's drop-down menus to search
for likely ancestors.

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The first drive-in to adopt the Sonic name is still
serving customers in Stillwater, Oklahoma. and its
subsidiaries, visit Sonic on the Internet at http://www. For more information, visit www.

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Sonic now has more than 3,000
drive-ins coast to coast and in Mexico, where more than a million customers
are served every day.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Sonic Corp.
People researching their family tree on the foundation 's
interactive Web site, www. Perego, director of operations for SMGF.

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Richardson has served as a
director since the company went public in 1991 and currently serves as Lead
Independent Director of the Board. And,
to maintain the integrity of the database content and to ensure it is
used for purposes that will promote peace, compassion and fellowship
among humankind.

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org, can now query a database of more
than 12,000 individual genetic profiles linked to genealogies of more
than 480,000 ancestors representing more than 7,900 surnames around
the world.

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(Nasdaq: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced
that Kathryn L.com.

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Sites in which the primary focus is the etymology of the surname and its variants, a one-name study or organization , relevant genealogy, or an associated family history.

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Prior to serving in
her state capacity, Taylor spent more than a decade in the travel industry as
a senior officer of a "Fortune 100" company.

Business Editors/Lifestyle Editors/Medical Editors

SALT LAKE CITY----Sorenson
Molecular Genealogy Foundation (SMGF), a non-profit research
organization building the world's most comprehensive database of
correlated genetic and genealogical information, today announced that
it has significantly expanded the data available on its free Web site
and enhanced the research tools for visitors. This personal DNA profile is obtained by an
inexpensive cheek-swab genetic test offered by many laboratories .