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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Folder Title: JGR/Special Message Requests
(7 of 8)
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OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE- - COMMENTS
To:
JOHN ROBERTS - COUNSEL'S OFFICE
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Date Due:
Date of Event:
1:00 PM TODAY 11/1/85
11/3/85
Subject:
Letter of acknowledgement from President Reagan to
Dr. Arnold Beckman, Science Advisor to Jimmy Carter.
Beckman recently gave 20 million dollars to the National
Academy of Sciences.
Requested by:
Office of Science and Technology Policy . Dr. Keyworth
Background:
Copy of message and incoming request attached for review.
Signature:
Anita Bevacqua aB
Date: 11/1/85
Presidential Messages
Old Executive Office Building
Room 18
(202) 456-2941
Your Recommendation/Comments:
NO OBJECTION
8POR 11/1
Signature:
Date:
1985
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 31, 1985
Dear Dr. Beckman
I want to acknowledge your very generous gift to
the National Academy of Sciences and the National
Academy of Engineering for the establishment of a
West Coast conference center. This is a contri-
bution to the scientific and technological vitality
of the nation, and is all the more significant for
coming at a time when we depend increasingly
upon our scientific and technological resources
for national security and economic well-being.
Your distinguished career and this generous act
combine to make you a sterling example of two
essential American qualities: the entrepreneurial
spirit and the public spirit. Nancy and I, on
behalf of all Americans, join your many friends and
colleagues in expressing gratitude for your vision
and initiative.
Sincerely,
Dr. Arnold O. Beckman
Chairman of the Board
Beckman Instruments, Inc.
2500 Harbor Boulevard
Fullerton, California
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
October 31, 1985
Nov. /Nov.5
2 messages
MEMORANDUM FOR CLAUDIA KORTE
ELIZABETH TAIT Lig x 3840
assign to:
FROM:
PR 10/3/-
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR PRESIDENTIAL LETTER TO
DR. ARNOLD BECKMAN AND PRESIDENTIAL
MESSAGE FOR FIRST ANNUAL KYOTO PRIZES
drafts attached
(1) Dr. Frank Press, Science Advisor to President
Carter and currently president of the National Academy
ded
of Sciences', has requested a Presidential letter to
Dr. Arnold Beckman, a prominent scientific entrepreneur
early
and philanthropist, on the occasion of his donation of
20 million dollars to the Academy for the establishment
of a conference center in Irvine, California. A dinner
ernorn
announcing the donation will be held this coming Sunday,
November 3rd. I have attached a suggested draft,
11
approved by Dr. Keyworth. Dr. Press would like to
deliver the letter in person, so if you could get the
final version to me by mid-day tomorrow, I'll see that
it gets to Dr. Press.
(2) On November 10, Japanese businessman Kazuo Inamori
is giving the first annual Kyoto Prizes for achievement
(in basic research, applied sciences, and the expressive
arts These are international awards, with a substantial
ieded
by
monetary prize, comparable to the Nobel Prizes. Both of
the scientific winners are Americans. We feel a message
to
be
of congratulations from the President would be appropriate.
I have attached a suggested draft. An associate of
nd-carried
Dr. Keyworth's in the private sector will be attending
the awards presentation and could deliver the message
himself. Here again, if you can get the final to me a
couple of days in advance, I'll see that it gets into
the right hands.
As ever, thank you for your kind assistance.
#1 to be cleared by Counsel
# 2 to be cleared by NSC
call Luz Tait x3840 when ready
STP
DRAFT
The White House
Dear Dr. Beckman:
I wanted to acknowledge personally your most generous gift
to the National Academy of Sciences and the National
Academy of Engineering for the establishment of a West
Coast conference center. More than simply a donation to
these important institutions, this is a contribution to the
very scientific and technological vitality of the
nation--all the more significant for coming at a time when
we depend increasingly upon our scientific and
technological resources for our national security and
economic well-being.
This endeavor recognizes both the integral role of
California and the West in research and development, and
the importance of a forum for scientific communication to
our continued technological prowess and preeminence.
Your distinguished career and this act of selflessness make
you a sterling example of those two essential American
qualities seldom found in one individual: an
entrepreneurial spirit and a public spirit. Nancy and I,
on behalf of all Americans, take pride and pleasure in
joining your many friends and colleagues in the scientific
and technological community in expressing our gratitude to
you for your vision and initiative.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Arnold O. Beckman
Chairman of the Board
Beckman Instruments, Incorporated
2500 Harbor Boulevard
Box 3100
Fullerton, California 92634
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 6, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR CLAUDIA KORTE
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS DJR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Congratulatory Letter to Waverly
Asset Management Company, London
You have asked for our views on a proposed message from the
President, congratulating the managing director of Federal
Finance and Securities, Ltd., of Great Britain, for launching
a unit investment trust comprised of GNMA mortgage-backed
securities. The message should not be sent.
The Waverly Asset Management GNMA Unit Investment Trust is
clearly a commercial enterprise, and as you know White House
policy precludes Presidential endorsement of such commercial
enterprises. Under no circumstances should the President be
put in the position of endorsing a particular offering in
the securities area, whether here or abroad.
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OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE - COMMENTS
359319
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To:
DON CLAREY - Cabinet Affairs
JOHN ROBERTS - Counsel's Office
GENE McALLISTER - OPD
Date Due:
Date of Event:
ASAP
Subject:
Requested by:
HUD via Tom Gibson, Office of Communications
Background:
Gibson has already cleared this with NSC.
Signature:
Claudia Korte Cloudin
Date:
11/2/85
Presidential Messages
Old Executive Office Building
Room 18
(202) 456-2941
Your Recommendation/Comments:
Signature:
Date:
October 1955
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON -
November 1, 1985
Dear Mr. Rallo:
I congratulate you and your associates on pioneering
the first British unit investment trust comprised solely
of securities guaranteed by the Government National
Mortgage Association (GNMA).
The creation of this trust shows great innovation within
British financial markets and creates a new international
dimension for GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Our two
nations will be the beneficiaries of an idea championed by
you and your associates.
We believe that the Waverly Asset Management GNMA Unit
Investment Trust will help dissolve barriers to investment
in the United States housing market, thus making housing
more affordable for many Americans.
I wish you continued success in the future and, again, my
sincere congratulations.
Sincerely,
RR)
Mr. John E. Rallo
Managing Director
Federal Finance and Securities, Ltd.
14 King Street
London EC 2V 8EA
England
DRAFT
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON DC 20506
September 27, 1985
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MEMORANDUM FOR ANNE HIGGINS
SH"/1
FROM:
WILLIAM F. MARTIN WRP f
SUBJECT:
Congratulatory Letter on British/
draft attached
GNMA Cooperation
With regard to the HUD request for a Presidential letter of
thanks and commendation to the Waverly Asset Management
Company for their role in American housing development
(Tab B), the NSC staff has no objection, but we have made a
few minor changes to the proposed letter. The draft at
Tab A incorporates our recommended changes.
Attachments
Tab A
Proposed Letter
Tab B
Tom Gibson Package
Clear with Counsel & Cabinet affairs
CC: Tom Gibson
Suggested Letter
Dear Mr. Rallo:
I congratulate you and your associates on pioneering
the first British unit investment trust comprised solely of
securities guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage
Association (GNMA).
I understand the creation of this trust represents
innovation within British financial markets and sparks a new
international dimension for GNMA mortgage-backed securities.
Two great nations will benefit from an idea that you and
your associates championed.
We believe that the Waverly Asset Management GNMA Unit
Investment Trust is a vehicle that will help dissolve
barriers to investment in the United States housing market,
thus making housing more affordable for many Americans.
I wish you continued success in the future and, again,
my sincere congratulations.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan
Mr. John E. Rallo
Managing Director
Federal Finance and Securities, Ltd.
14 King Street
London, England
EC 2V 8EA
7420
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 18, 1985
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MEMORANDUM FOR BILL MARTIN
FROM:
TOM GIBSON
Tf.
SUBJECT:
Congratulation Letter on British/GNMA Cooperation
The attached package of background materials supports a request
from HUD to have a Presidential letter of thanks and commendation
to the Waverly Asset Management Company for their role in
American housing development.
Since We've crossed the Debtor nation barrier, I have no objection
to this going forward. Please apply your own review mechanism
and forward this for appropriate action.
Thanks very much.
CC: Anne Higgins
Karna Small
On Wednesday, September 18, 1985 the Waverly Asset
Management Company of Edinburgh, Scotland will launch a
GNMA unit investment trust in London.
This is extremely noteworthy because it is the first
time a trust of this kind has ever been approved to be
collateralized by anything other than British Treasury
bonds. It is also the first such trust to be denominated in
dollars. The initial amount of the trust is $500 million.
This is a milestone in efforts by this Administration
to attract foreign capital for the funding of the United
States homeownership. It culminates a long period of
cooperation between Waverly and GNMA.
A formal launching ceremony will occur in London on
September 18 with representatives of Waverly, GNMA and our
Embassy present.
Mr. John E. Rallo
Managing Director
Federal Finance and Securities, Ltd.
14 King Street
London, England EC 2V 8EA
Dear Mr. Rallo:
I congratulate you and your associates on pioneering
the first British unit investment trust comprised solely
of securities guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage
Association (GNMA)
The creation of this trust represents innovation
within British financial markets and sparks a new inter-
national dimension for GNMA mortgage-backed securities.
Two great nations will benefit from an idea that you and
your associates championed.
The Waverly Asset Management GNMA Unit Investment
Trust is a vehicle that will help dissolve barriers to
investment in the United States housing market, thus
making housing more affordable for many Americans.
I wish you continued success in the future and, again,
my sincere congratulations.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan
Mail, Telex and FAX Instructions
Mr. John E. Ralle
Managing Director
Federal Finance and Securities, Ltd.
14 King Street
London, England EC 2V 8EA
Telex: 925054
FAX: (01) 600 8901
Telephone: (01) 600 0258
:
DIVE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, DC 20410
June 5, 1985
Mr. John E. Rallo
Managing Director
Federal Finance and Securities, Ltd.
140 Brompton Road
London, England SW3 1HY
Dear Mr. Rallo:
I wish to congratulate you on the inauguration of the Waverly
Asset Management Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)
Unit Investment Trust. That this trust is comprised solely of
Government National Mortgage Association mortgage-backed securi-
ties rather than British Gilts is a historic first in British
financial markets. I fully realize that this accomplishment is
due in no small part to your concern, effort and foresight.
As you may be aware, the Department has been interested for
some time in attracting foreign capital to the United States
housing market. Your unit investment trust of Ginnie Mae
securities is a significant step toward this end. Your insight
and ability to turn an idea into reality can help to make housing
more affordable for many Americans.
Please accept my personal thanks, and my best wishes for your
continued success.
Smekhing Samuel R. Pierce, Jr.
Very sincerely yours,
FICT
THE FEDERAL FINANCE AND CREDIT CORPORATION LIMITED
Mr. Samuel R. Pierce, Jr.
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Administrative Office.
The Secretary
CP 152. 26. rue du Mont-Blanc
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
1211 Geneva 1. Switzerland
Suite 10,000
Telephone: (22) 31.56.50
451 Seventh Street S.W.
Telex: 28774 SOCAN
Washington, D.C. 20410
June T, 1985
Dear Mr. Secretary:
It was a pleasure seeing you again and having the opportunity to
introduce to you the other members of our team. They were all very
pleased to have met you personally and to have had the opportunity
to update you on our progress and plans.
As we mentioned in our meeting, we are all involved in three very
historic firsts in the British financial markets: 1) the first non-
British Government security unit trust with the same ranking as a
British Guilt unit trust; 2) the first Ginnie Mae backed unit trust
in England ( and the first outside the United States); and, 3) the
first U.S. Dollar denominated unit trust ever in England.
I am sure that eventually it will not go unnoticed that these firsts
were not achieved by any of the major American or English securities
houses, but rather by an American expatriot and a small group of
men who had an idea whose time had come and who had the perseverance
to realize it. Entrepremuralism lives!
At the same time, however, we recognize that we could not have
succeeded in our efforts withour your support and the timely
assistance of Dr. Gasper.
We also recognise that while not being a major force in the market
we have nevertheless the two fold responsibility of promoting the
unit trust and educating the marketplace about Ginnie Mae's.
To that end we respectfully submit for your consideration our request
that you examine the possibility of arranging for Dr. Gasper to make
a one day trip to London for the launch of the unit trust. His presence
there would draw greater attention to the explanation of Ginnie Mae's
and go a long way in announcing to the financial markets that GNMA
and the Department are committed to making Ginnie Mae's an
internationally traded financial instrument.
Once again, thanking you for your continued support and encouragement,
I remain,
Very sincerely yours,
THE FEDERAL FINANCE AND CREDIT CORPORATION LIMITED
John E. Rallo, Managing Director
JER/mm
Registered in England. No. 1676013. Registered office:
Sovereign House 212-224 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8HQ
Telephone: (01) 240 5821 - Telex: 24 235 bb g
STRAIGHTWIRE -- OCTOBER 15, 1985
53rd National Robbery & Homicide Conference
Attention: Sgt. Wilbur Williams
c/o Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 Water Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
I extend best wishes to all participating in the 53rd National Robbery and Homicide
Conference. I am deeply thankful for your untiring efforts to improve law enforcement
and criminal justice.
Varied and complex problems face today's criminal justice system, but through the
exchange of ideas and techniques among police professionals we can begin to solve many
of these problems and make major strides toward improving the system. Nothing could
be more urgent because the violent crimes you deal with keep Americans from feeling
secure on the streets and in their homes.
Over the last few years, this Administration has launched several initiatives to help
fight crime in the nation. They include: stronger judicial appointments; strengthened
cooperation with state and local law enforcement agencies; an all-out offensive against
illegal drug traffic; programs aimed at organized crime; task forces that have produced
sound anticrime recommendations; and efforts to assist the victims of crime.
Although these programs have moved us forward, the fight against crime is far from
over. Much more needs to be done to rid our nation of crime.
You have my best wishes for a successful and productive meeting.
RONALD REAGAN
WHee: Congressman Sonny Callahan
RR:SRH:PN:AVH; PMB
cc: K. Osborne/J Roberts (Counsel's Off)/S.Herring/P.Nicolaides/C.Korte/CF
EVENT: OCT 15 (Mobile, AL)
OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE- COMMENTS
To:
John Roberts - Counsel's Office
Date Due:
Date of Event:
ASAP - - November 12
November 12
Subject:
"Supermarket Sunday" in Portland, Oregon
Requested by: John Graham Oregon Reagan-Bush '84 Co-Chairman
Background:
Event is sponsored by various companies in Oregon to
for the purpose of collecting food for the needy , as well
as cash donations.
Signature:
Anita Bevacqua aB
Date:
11/12/85
Presidential Messages
Old Executive Office Building
Room 18
(202) 456-2941
Your Recommendation/Comments:
NO OBJECTION, WITH
TYPOGRAPHICAL CORRECTION
828C 11/12
Signature:
Date:
October 1985
TELEGRAM
The White House
FULL RATE
(STRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
NIGHT LETTER
Mashington
MAILGRAM
STRAIGHTWIRE - November 12, 1985
Miss Cora Lee Stewart
Staff- Consultant & Community Relations
Pacific Northwest Bell
Room 8S9
421 Southwest Oak Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
I am pleased to send my greetings to those
gathered for the "kick-off" of Supermarket Sunday, as
you begin this year's drive to help those in need by
collecting food and other donations.
As the holiday season nears, many Americans are
looking for ways to give to those who are less
fortunate and most deserving of our generosity. The
a
spirit of volunteerism that has always been a part of
our nation's heritage is alive and well, as evidenced
by your efforts.
Nancy joins me in wishing you a productive and
successful "Supermarket Sunday. "
RONALD REAGAN
RR:AVH:reno PM37
cc: K.Osborne/C.Korte/NPThimmesch/CF
EVENT: November 12
11/12 Supermarket Sunday
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
November 14, 1985
Dear Chief Justice Pope:
Congratulations on your recent retirement.
I welcome this opportunity to express my
admiration and respect for your enduring
contributions to our society.
It must be very rewarding for you to look
back on your many years of accomplishment.
Your work has been an asset to Texas and
our nation and is deeply appreciated by
your fellow citizens.
Nancy joins me in sending you our warm best
wishes.
Sincerely,
The Honorable Jack Pope
Austin, Texas
SENT SPECIAL DELIVERY TO:
Mr. Robert D. Hunter
Dinner Coordinator
Jack Pope Tribute Dinner
ACU Station, Box 7842
Abilene, Texas 79699
RR:MAK:AVH:reno PM37
cc: K.Osborne/J Roberts/J.Sweetland/C.Korte/CR
EVENT: November 10
11/14 Chief Justice Jack Pope
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 20, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR ANNE HIGGINS
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS Jgr
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message Request
for and by Marilyn Lewis
You have asked for our views on a Presidential Message
requested for and by Marilyn Lewis, to congratulate her on
her selection by City of Hope (Professions and Finance
Association) as its 1985 Woman of the Year. In her request
Mrs. Lewis noted that the message would be reproduced in a
"Grand Book of the Evening.'
We have no strictly legal objections to this request. Mrs.
Lewis is associated with Hamburger Hamlets, but if you
decide to provide a message it should discuss only the
civic and charitable activity for which she as an individual
is being honored. Like you, I was somewhat taken aback that
Mrs. Lewis requested a message of congratulations for her-
self, but that does not raise any legal problems. Whether
as a matter of policy you decide to respond to such self-
generated requests is up to you.
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OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE - COMMENTS
To:
FRED FIELDING
Date Due:
Date of Event:
ASAP
NOVEMBER 23
Subject:
Presidential Message request for Marilyn Lewis who is
being honored as "Woman of the Year" by the City of Hope
Hospital, Professions and Finance Association.
Requested by:
Marilyn Lewis
Background:
It seems there might be some problem here, since (A) she
herself is asking for a Presidential Message, not the group
honoring her (which is quite irregular), and (B) this would
seem to be a rather direct involvement of the President in
puffery for a commercial enterprise, Hamburger Hamlets, Inc.,
of which she has been chairman of the board for the past
36 years. Her mentioning that she wants a photo and plans
to publish the President's tribute suggests that considerable
use of this message to promote Hamburger Hamlets is contemplated.
May we have your ruling on this as soon as possible, since the
event will take place on November 23.
Signature:
Anne Higgins
anne
Date: November 19
Presidential Messages
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Signature:
Date:
October 1985
assp /- Nov. 23
HAMBURGER HAMLETS INC.
322 north foothil: beath hilis california 90210 ,213' 275-8370
assign ts:
October 11, 1985
previous mog.
attached clis &
Mr. Jim Rosebush
6439 Barnaby NW
Washington, D.C. 20015
Dear Jim:
Thank you so much for making my Dad so very happy! He received
President Reagan's Get Well card and truly, I think it encouraged
him to feel better and better and better. I personally thank you
for seeing to it that my request was granted.
Now this is the last request, I promise On November 23rd, CITY
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OF HOPE ( Professions and Finance Association) is honoring me as
their :. an of the Year 1985. To whom may I write to ask President
Roagan if he might send a letter of congratulations to me, along
with his picture, so that it may be featured as Page 1 in the Grand
Book of the Evening ( 2,000 people will receive this book). The
book will go to press at the end of this month.
Knowing how President Reagan feels about the American dream, i.e. the
spirit of the entrepreneur and people who make it on their own, well,
aside from being a Republican Eagle, that American spirit describes
my life for the past 36 years as Chairman of the Board of Hamburger
Hamlets Inc., Located in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
A company my husband, Harry, and I founded in 1950 and we are still
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devoted full time to its excellence. (see Congressional Record enclosed)
Thank you very much, Jim.
Most sincerely,
Marilyn Chairman of the Board
Marilyn Lewis
723 North Linden Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210 (213) 272-3578 or (213) 276-0362
enc: Congressional Record
Fortune Magazine
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OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE- - COMMENTS
To:
JOHN ROBERTS - Counsel's Office
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ASAP
Date of Event:
November 21, 1985
Subject:
Story Jr.
Delaware County, Pa
Requested by:
Amb. Faith Whittlesey
Background:
Incoming request attached FYI.
Signature:
Date:
CLAUDIA KORTE
11/14/85
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NO OBJECTION
11/18 JH
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Date:
October 1985
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 14, 1985
Dear Mr. Taylor:
Ambassador Faith Whittlesey tells me you're
being honored at a testimonial dinner for your
distinguished record of public service to Delaware
County. Congratulations on that, and on having
such a fine, faithful friend as Faith Whittlesey.
She has told me of your professional skill, your
commitment to the highest standards of law en-
forcement, and your deep concern for your family
and for others. She praises your "incomparable
sense of fairness." That's a great compliment from
someone whose judgement I respect. It's small
wonder that you have so many friends and that
some of them are giving you this testimonial dinner.
Nancy joins me in best wishes for happiness and
continued success. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Sheriff John W. Taylor, Jr.
Court House
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
(nothing in File CK on Taylor)
Smith
Embassy of the United States of America
nov 21
November 1, 1985
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Special Assistant to the President
and Director of Correspondence
nothing in Files
The White House
Washington, D.C.
20500
on Taylor.
Dear Anne:
A close friend and former colleague of mine will be
completing his term in office in Delaware County,
Pennsylvania where he has served for the past twelve
years as Sheriff. He is a most enthusiastic supporter
of the President and would be thrilled to receive a
note from him. Please find enclosed a proposed draft
letter.
His friends in the County will be honoring Sheriff John
Taylor at a testimonial dinner on November 21. The
letter can be sent to his secretary at the following
address.
Miss Margaret H. Zebley
Secretary to
John W. Taylor, Jr.
Sheriff of Delaware County
Court House
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Many thanks. You know how much I appreciate all your
assistance.
Sincerely,
Dacit
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Faith Whittlesey
Ambassador
w/ Counsel
12151 891-4296
OCT 20 1985
Sheriff
John W. Taylor, Jr.
DELAWARE
COUNTY
SHERIFF OF DELAWARE COUNTY
COURT HOUSE
SMERIFF
MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19063
October 23, 1985
Ambassador Faith Ryan Whittlesey
U. S. Embassy
Rainmattstrasse 21
3005 Berne, Switzerland
Dear Faith;
Enclosed please find a notice of a testimonial for Sheriff Taylor.
I know personally how the two of you were and are very good friends and
Iam sure that if in fact you were in the area that you would attend.
Sheriff Taylor has been a very loyal Republican Sheriff and has indeed
served his county well for the past twelve years. He will be surely
missed by all in Delaware County.
If at all possible I was wondering if you in fact could take a few
minuets from your busy schedule to perhaps drop a note to Sheriff Taylor
via myself that could be read to him or handled however you would prefer.
I know that you were a high-lite in his career as Sheriff of this
County and your friendship he treasures.
I will be looking forward to hearing from you real soon. Of course
if you happen to be in the States at that particular time we would be honored
to have you attend.
Very truly yours;
Peg
Margaret H. Zebley,
Secretary
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Dear John:
Ambassador Faith Whittlesey has advised me that you are
being honored at a dinner at the Alpine Inn on
November 21 for your long and distinguished record of
public service in Delaware County. Your skill,
commitment to the highest standards of law enforcement,
selfless concern for your family and others and your
incomparable sense of fairness have inspired your
friends to honor you on this festive and happy occasion.
Nancy and I send you our heartfelt congratulations on
this well-deserved tribute.
Sincerely,
meanges file
December 20, 1985
Dear Mr. Danberry:
You know better than anyone that when the earthquake
struck Mexico, visiting death and disaster on SO many
men, women, and children, Americans responded without
hesitation and with an open-hearted generosity that
should make all of us proud. Yet the response of
Continental Airlines shines with a special luster. I'r.
told that, without it, the generosity of SO many individual
Americans and American relief organizations would have
been in vain. Without the assistance of Continental, the
relief material they gave would never have reached the
homeless and the hungry and those who had little more
than the clothes on their backs.
I have before me some calculations of the Office of U.S.
Foreign Disaster Assistance, which coordinates our
government's international disaster relief. They show
that Continental Airlines moved more than 400,000 pounds
of relief materials to Mexico from throughout the United
States. Of itself this is 8 splendid achievement, and it
was done at no cost whatsoever to the government or to
the private relief agencies.
Some names have been singled out to mc, including yours
and Ton Northern's, but 1 understand there were many
other heroes in your office and elsewhere in Continental
Airlines. My thanks go to each of them and of course to
you and Tom and to Frank Lorenzo, Continental's Chairmal
of the Board.
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To the old question, "Vho is my neighbor," you have
given an inspiring answer. You answered not just in
words but in works of mercy. All Americans are proud
of you and what you have done. God bless you.
Sincerely,
RONALD REAGAN
Mr. Edward Danberry
President
Cargo Development Group
2929 Allen Parkway
Continental Airlines
Poustor, Texas 77019
cc:
Mr. Frank Lerenze
Chairman of the Foard
Continer tal Airlines
2929 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas 77019
cc:
Mr. Frederick N. Cole
Acting Director
Office of U.S. Foreign
Disaster Assistance
Agency for International Development
Washington, D.C. 20523
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December 27, 1985
I am pleased to commend all those who are participating
in the praiseworthy work of the M-2 Sponsors Program.
When I was governor this program was just a dream, 80
I am thrilled to see the great progress that you have
made. All the participants of the M-2 Sponsors Program
have been enriched through their generous participation,
and because of this our nation is also enriched.
Nancy joins me in sending warm wishes for continued
success. God bless you all.
RONALD REAGAN
Sent to:
SPECIAL DELIVERY
Mr. Gregory J. Dabel
President and Chief Executive Officer
M-2 Sponsors, Inc.
San Quentin, CA 94964
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12/27 m-2 sponsors
OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE COMMENTS
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WILLIAM MARTIN - NSC
JOHN ROBERTS Counsel's Office
Date Due:
Date of Event:
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(FYI, FAA/DOT informs that there is nothing
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Signature:
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12/23/85
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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December 30, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR ANNE HIGGINS
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Avon 100th Anniversary Letter
Valerie Hnot, Director of Centennial Communications for Avon
Products, has written you to ask if the letter sent over the
President's signature congratulating Avon on its centennial
celebration may be released to the press. You have asked
this office for guidance in responding to the request.
Approval to release the letter should not be granted.
Indeed, pursuant to our established policy with respect to
commercial anniversaries, the letter probably should not
have been sent in the first place. One reason for this
policy is, as you know, to avoid creating the impression of
Presidential endorsement of a particular commercial enter-
prise. The letter to Avon does just that, and should not be
released.
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3709814
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
12-17-85
Date:
To: Fred Fielding
This letter to amon was
approved because of
P.S.I. connection,
any problem with
her request?
agene
ANNE HIGGINS
Special Assistant to the
President and Director
of Correspondence
Room 94, x7610
Avon PRODUCTS, Inc.
9 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10019
December 11, 1985
Ms. Ann Higgins
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Ms. Higgins:
Attached is a copy of the letter from President
Reagan to the people of Avon Products, Inc. in
connection with our 100th Anniversary. We would
like to release this letter and were told by the
Press Office we would have to obtain your approval.
Please advise if we might proceed.
Sincerely,
Valerie M. Hnot
Director, Centennial
Communications
VMH/slh
October 23, 1985
Concretulations to the people of Avon on your
Centennial Celebration. Throughout its 100 year
history, Aven given main people -- particularb
women -- the opportunity to car. and grow, is then
provided personal service to formilies act 130 America
and around the world.
Avo: has also net an outstanding example of corporate
grond citizenship, both by generous financial Volunteer
Action Awards, and by S policy of strengh encluraging
its employees 16. take part in community volunteer pre-
grame. And YOU (" further still by special recognition
of outstanding volunteers.
I would also lile- to send special contratulations to the
weren and men who are Avon's to: representatives.
Near c.4 YOU 073 successfully managine both family
responsibilities and careers. As 1 dependent business
people, , you exemplify that American spirit that has
made our country great -- 6 belief that you can nect
on challenge through initiative, hard work, and
dedication.
Heney joins no in wishing everyone at Avon continued
success as you move into your second century n:
helping make America beautiful.
Lith best wishes,
RONALD REAGAN
SENT TO: October 24
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10/24 Avon