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The original documents are located in Box 66, folder "Federal Agency Bicentennial Task
Force - Letters of Appreciation to Members" of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R.
Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 66 of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
July 1, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
JACK MARSH
Would you please draft, or have Milt draft, a letter of thanks
to the members of the Bicentennial Task Force on behalf of the
President, thanking them for their assistance and cooperation.
It would be helpful if this could go out by Friday.
Many thanks.
JOM/dl
FORD LIBRARY is CERALD
O'NEILL, JAMES E
August 4, 1976
Dear Jim:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weakend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Dr. James E. O'Neill
Deputy Archivist
National Archives and Records Service
Seventh and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D. C. 20408
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
FORD
&
DRAFT - Federal Agency Bicentennial Task Force draft letter
[8/76?]
Date
Dear
:
The July 4th weekend has brought us to a peak in the
celebratory activities of the Bicentennial. However,
there will continue to be a variety of commemorative
programs around the country and much of what your
agency is doing has a lasting value.
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency
Bicentennial Task Force has been outstanding. I believe
the results achieved in Federal Agency Bicentennial a substanial
programs and projects can be directly attributed to
way
your enthusiasm and dedication 26 well as to the
others who have participated F hope you feel the
same pride as I do in what has been accomplished for
our nation's 200th anniversary
The President particularly wanted you to know of his
great appreciation for the time and effort you have
given to this activity realizing that it has been just a
(e)
smail part of your everyday responsibility
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's
FORD
Bicentennial Independence Day Proclamation which he
would like you to have with his very best wishes
for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
JOHN
Sincerely,
Jack O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
ZoDavid 7/12/76
J
ROWE, HERBERT
August 4, 1976
Dear Herb:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
bilities. realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
The July 4th weekend brought us to 8 peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Mr. Herbert J. Rowe
Assistant Administrator 66r Public Affairs
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
400 Maryland Avenue, NW.
Washington, D.C. 20550
Enclosure
MEM/jlw
2cc: Sandy Drake
SCHNEIDMAN, HAROLD
August 4, 1976
Dear Harold:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclemation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Mr. Harold Schneidman
Assistant Director
Information Centers Service
United States Information Agency
1717 H Street, MW., Room 700
Washington, D.C. 20547
Enclosure
MEM/jlw
2cc: Sandy Drake
FORD
McKEE, JEAN
August 4, 1976
Dear Jean:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
cistion for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial, However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Jean McKee
Deputy Administrator
American Revolution Bicantennial
Administration
2401 E Street, NW., Suite 7230
Washington, D.D. 20276
Enclosure
MEM/jlw
2cc:Sandy Drake
HOGAN, HARRY
August 4, 1976
Dear Harry:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Mr. Harry J. Hogan
Assistant Director
Office of Policy and Program Development
ACTION
806 Connecticut Avenue, NW.
Washington, D.C. 20525
Enclosure
MEM/jlw
Cases is GIVE
2cc: Sandy Drake
BLITZER, CHARLES
August 4, 1976
Dear Charles:
Your cooperation as & member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Mr. Charles Blitzer
Assistant Secretary for History
and Art
Smithsonian Institution
1000 Jefferson Drive, SW - Room 302
Washington, D. C. 20560
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Oltake
KEGAN, ELIZABETH HAMER
August 4, 1976
Dear Elixabeth:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamer Kegan
Assistant Librarian of Congress
Library of Congress
10 First Street, SE, Room 110
Washington, D. C. 20540
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
LUTZ, THEODORE C.
August 4, 1976
Dear Ted:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicantennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasn and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
bilities. realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Theodore C. Luts
Deputy Under Secretary
Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street, SW - Room 10128
Washington, D. C. 20590
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
MEEKER, DAVID
August 4, 1976
Dear Dave:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable David Meeker
Assistant Secretary for Community
Flaming and Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street, SW - Room 7100
Washington, D. c. 20410
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
OTTINA, JOHN
August 4, 1976
Dear John:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
bilities. realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable John Ottins
Assistant Secretary for
Administration and Management
Department of Health, Education and
Welfare
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D. C. 20201
Enclosura
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
CLARK, FRED G.
August 4, 1976
Dear Fred:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
bilities. realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Fred C. Clark
Assistant Secretary for
Administration and Management
Department of Labor
Room S2514
Washington, D. C. 20210
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
SALD R. FORD
2cc: Sandy Drake
VETTER, EDWARD O.
August 4, 1976
Dear Ed:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicantennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
bilities. realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Edward O. Vetter
Under Secretary
Department of Commerce
Room 5840
Washington, D. C. 20230
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
RICHARDSON, JOHN
August 4. 1976
Dear John:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicantennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
bilities. realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the calebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and such of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable John Richardson, Jr.
Assistant Secretary for Education
and Cultural Affairs
Room 6218 NS
Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
BOLDUC, JOHN PAUL
August 4, 1976
Dear John:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has bean outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusissm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
bilities. realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value,
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicantennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable John Paul Boldue
Assistant Secretary for Administration
Department of Agriculture
Room 212E
Washington, D. C. 20250
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
BOLDUC, JOHN PAUL
August 4, 1976
Dear John:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusissm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
bilities. realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicantennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable John Paul Boldue
Assistant Secretary for Administration
Department of Agriculture
Room 212E
Washington, D. C. 20250
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
HITE, RICHARD R.
August 4, 1976
Dear Dick:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicantennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Richard R. Hite
Assistant Decretary - Management
Department of the Interior
Room 5116
Washington, D. C. 20240
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
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2cc: Sandy Drake
RALD
POMMERENING, GLEN E.
August 4, 1976
Dear Glen:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicantennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusisem and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Glen E. Powmerening
Assistant Attorney General
Office of Legal Counsel
Room 1111
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
BRECHT, WARREN F.
August 4, 1976
Dear Warren:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Warren F. Bracht
Assistant Secretary for Administration
Department of the Treasury
Main Treasury Building, Room 3424
Washington, D. C. 20220
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
STOVER, CARL F.
August 4, 1976
Dear Carl:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Mr. Carl F. Stover
Director
Bicentemial Resources Development
National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, D. C. 20506
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
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KINGSTON, ROBERT
August 4, 1976
Dear Bob:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value,
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentamnial
Independence Day Proclemation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Mr. Robert Kingston
Deputy Chairman
National Endowment for the Humanities
806 15th Street, NW - Room 1001
Washington, D. C. 20506
Enclosure
MEM/sjd
2cc: Sandy Drake
GRANT, CARL
August 4, 1976
Dear Carl:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the calebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be a
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Dr. Carl N. Grant
Director of Public Services
General Services Administration
18th and F Streets, NW., Room 6107
Washington, D.C. 20405
Enclosure
FORD
MEM/jlw
2cc: Sandy Drake
COLE, THOMAS
August 4, 1976
Dear Tom:
Your cooperation as a member of the Federal Agency Bicentennial
Task Force has been outstanding. I believe the results achieved
in Federal Agency Bicentennial programs and projects can be
attributed in a substantial way to your enthusiasm and dedication.
The President particularly wanted you to know of his great appre-
ciation for the time and effort you have given to this activity
realizing that it has been just a part of your everyday responsi-
bilities.
The July 4th weekend brought us to a peak in the celebratory acti-
vities of the Bicentennial. However, there will continue to be =
variety of commemorative programs around the country and much of
what your Agency is doing will have a lasting value.
Enclosed is a ceremonial copy of the President's Bicentennial
Independence Day Proclamation which he would like you to have with
his very best wishes for a happy and memorable Bicentennial year.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Mr. Thomas J. Cole
Acting Assistant Administrator for
Congressional and Public Affairs
Small Business Administration
1441 L Street, Room 1081
Washington, D.C. 20416
Enclosure
MEM/jlw
2cc: Sandy Drake
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 10, 1976
Mr. Marsh:
Ted Lutz called in reference to your
letters to the members of the Bicentennial
Task Force.
"Thank you for the nice letter and
Bicentennial Proclamation, recognizing
participation in the Task Force.
"I enjoyed being a part of this extremely
exciting effort. "
Donna
is
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
AUG 25 2 5 1976
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20540
H1
August 23, 1976
Dear John:
Many thanks for the copy of the President's Bicen-
tennial Independence Day Proclamation. I do appreciate it
and the President's expression of appreciation and good
wishes.
It was a great pleasure for me to work with the
members of the Federal Agency Task Force, and especially
with you. Let's not lose touch.
With every good wish, I am
Faithfully yours,
Buty
(Mrs.) Elizabeth Hamer Kegan
Assistant Librarian of Congress
for American and Library Studies
Mr. John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.