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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: 2025-0466-S 2025-0466-S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Chief of Staff, White House Office of Series: Skinner, Sam, Files Subseries: OA/ID Number: 06121 Folder ID Number: 06121-008 Folder Title: Sam Skinner: 1989 Alpha File K-M [1] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 15 23 4 Kelly P.O. Box 15310 Washington, DC 20003 CINC. DC 200 Begin an Adventure Gran Produce CLVSO USA Thank for your hind 3 words to Been Bradler- 1 Just wanted you Hon. Januel K.Shinnee to know about lecretary n Transpated The mother's Almanae II! Washing tan DC 20590 Raquerite ISBN: 0-385-26283-3 (HC) / ISBN: 0-385-13155-0 (PB) Doubleday 666 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10103 1-800-223-6834 THE DC MOTHER'S ALMANACII By Marguerite Kelly Your Child From Six to Twelve To be published on May 26, 1989 $22.95 (HC)/$12.95 (PB) Doubleday A division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group. Inc THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Biel 12-12-89 Know A was before you. thank per your nate. Even l thogh you were in competition with some stay Cardidate, your record was Truy outstanding you will have additional THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid Department of WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL Mr. William J. Kunkle Phelan, Pope & John, Ltd. 180 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 opportunitis in the future. l unid be glod to helpit d can. San PHELAN, POPE & JOHN, LTD. RICHARD J. PHELAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW MICHAEL K. BARTOSZ MICHAEL A. POPE BETH L. BEUCHER 180 NORTH WACKER DRIVE PETER C. JOHN WILLIAM K. BLANCHARD WILLIAM T. CAHILL MARK D. BLUMBERG CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 JOHN M. CHRISTIAN DAVID A. BONOMA DONALD B. HILLIKER (312) 621-0700 MARK A. BRAND ROSEANN OLIVER LINDA J. CHASE WILLIAM J. kunkle, JR. THOMAS P. CIMINO RICHARD A. DEVINE TELECOPIER (312) 621-0718 FRANCIS A. CITERA MICHAEL J. HOWLETT, JR. WILLIAM M. COHN DEAN A. DICKIE KEVANN M. COOKE MARY PATRICIA BENZ STANLEY V. FIGURA ROBERT J. BATES, JR. MATTHEW J. GEHRINGER LUDWIG E. KOLMAN DAVID K. GREENE MARY KATHRYN KELLY CHRISTOPHER M. GUSTAFSON DAVID L. DOYLE AMY R. KAUFMAN SUZANNE M. METZEL THERESE A. KELLY JAN FELDMAN KAREN L. KLAAS JEFFREY M. RUBIN SHARON A. LEAF BRUCE R. MECKLER JOHN Y. E. LEE MARYANN C. HAYES JANICE S. LOUGHLIN MICHAEL J. LYLE December 5, 1989 MICHAEL M. MARICK FRANK J. MCGARR MARK J. MCANDREW OF COUNSEL SANDRA D. oliszewicz EDWARD D. RICKERT MARY K. ROCHFORD GLENN C. RONALDSON MICHAEL I ROTHSTEIN Honorable Samuel Skinner KAREN G. SEIMETZ Secretary of Transportation ALLAN T. SLAGEL FRED A. SMITH III 400 Seventh Street, S.W. BRIAN J WILLIAMS JAMES D. WILSON Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Secretary Skinner: I was extremely disappointed to learn that I was eliminated from consideration for the position of United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. Nevertheless, I am grateful for your affording me the opportunity to discuss the appointment with you during your visit to Chicago. Thank you for your consideration and your counsel. Sincerely, William J. Kunkle, Jr. WJK/tb TRANSPORTATION 89 DEC 11 PM12: 19 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ВИСГУР FLD alphab THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 December 8, 1989 Mr. R. H. Kimberly Kimberly-Clark Corporation 401 N. Lake St. Neenah, Wisconsin 54956 Dear Mr. Kimberly: Many thanks for the variety of paper products. I appreciate your thoughtfulness, and wish you a happy holiday season. With best regards, Janes Samuel Sincerely, K. Skinner Sken THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid Department of WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL Kate The Honorable Richard Katz Assemblyman California Legislature Sacramento, CA THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Dear Deck 11-25-99 thanksper your male. California Check the hay proud of the way their legislatas Nested to their Prefilens. let Class fale Son GREATSEAL THE EUREKA OF THE STATE OF M CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE SACRAMENTO RICHARD KATZ ASSEMBLYMAN SAM- it WAS goal Meeting with You The ocorning. Thanks for takey The the to Meet with our Delegation- I'm looky Formal to work with You w Transportation Solutions- Au The Best- The TRANSPORTATION U.S. DEPT OF 89 OCT 30 AM11:49 SE SECRETARY ChE TARY XE OF CUTIVE SECRETARIAT TRANSFORTATION DEPARTMENT UNITED STATES OF TRANSPORMATION OF AMERICA Kennedy THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 November 16, 1989 Dear Mrs. Kennedy: I want to express my personal appreciation to you for your kind invitation to join you for dinner honoring Fang Lizhi. As you may be aware, I know Chris and Sheila very well from the time I spent in Chicago and think highly of both of them. More importantly, as Senator Kennedy may have indicated to you, I joined the Department of Justice in Chicago shortly after your late husband served as Attorney General. As soon as I arrived at the United States Attorney's Office, I became aware of the exemplary job that your late husband did in completing the many missions he took on as Attorney General. When I was serving as United States Attorney, I used some of his programs to recognize and motivate young men and women serving in that office, and I continue to use those programs as Secretary of Transportation. He was a considerate, aggressive and thoughtful Attorney General and will, as I recently told the Senate Judiciary Committee, also go down in history as one of the truly outstanding Attorneys General that this country has ever had. It was therefore with deep personal regret that I was unable to join you at your home for dinner. I do look forward to meeting with you in the near future. It might also interest you to know that your late husband's close friend, Burke Marshall, was responsible for facilitating my appointment as an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago. Without his assistance, I probably would not have been able to enter public service. This opportunity that was afforded to me by the Department with the assistance of Burke Marshall is a key event in my career that has eventually allowed me to serve as President Bush's Secretary of Transportation. So, in a way, your husband and his associates are responsible for my appointment, and I trust I will not disappoint. & Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy "Hickory Hill" 1147 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22101 alphab. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Dear Eve 11-19-89 thanks for you nate and Kird words. l do know how lucky to have heo Bunett on board we are but that apply to you and the Al Council 60 well. l look forwal to to worky with you in the future. you ore a lead Pro and fun som too. The Advertising Council, Inc. 1730 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., Suite 701 Washington, D.C. 20036 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Department of Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL The Advertising Council, Inc. 1730 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., Suite 701 Washington, D.C. 20036 November 1, 1989 Dear Mr. Secretary: What a nice visit you gave to Leo Burnett and what a good day for the Ad Council! It is just the demonstration of appreciation for donated services that will certainly result in even higher levels of enthusiasm and commitment to the DOT/NHTSA campaign. I think you could see how lucky we are to have Leo Burnett on board. This Ad Council team has any number of talented professionals hard at work figuring out how to increase safety belt usage. I've summarized the meeting and the questions raised so that we can work with NHTSA on the follow through. Thanks for your full attention, contributions and thoughtfulness. Besides, it was just a treat to see you again. Cordially, The Honorable Samuel K. Skinner 88 ВА ИОЛ ИОЛ -3 18 Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 10200 Washington, D.C. 20590 U.S DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 89 NOV -3 PM 2: 18 OFFICE at SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE SE CRETARIAT alphab. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Eva 10-12-39 Keep fowed Didn't thanks for your nate Lets Ruth use words like Hensone, cute, us wed as talental for THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid Department of WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL Ms. Eva Kasten The Advertising Council, Inc. 1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Suite 701 Washington, D.C, 20036 The Advertising Council, Inc. 1730 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., Suite 701 Washington, D.C. 20036 Sept. 30 Dear Am, I want to Thank you for me and Ruta at lunch and giving us The opportunity to talk about The ad work with DOT. l think Ruth gave you The pricest when the said to me how reasoured she falt to Know Domlowl of your Calibre talent and lead was hi the Secretarial pot. 9 look Gorward to contrined work with DOT, and of courd meeting your wife. 80001 -P Cordially, Eva Kasten U.S. DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 890CT-4 AM 9:55 SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT Alphab THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Honorable Irving R. Kaufman U.S. Circuit Judge 2402 U. S. Courthouse Foley Square New York, New York 20007 Dear Irving: I regret I was unable to be with you personally, as your many friends and asso- ciates paid tribute to your forty years of judicial service. However, I didn't want to let the opportunity pass without sending you my warmest regards and sincere congratulations on reaching this milestone in your life. Your record of accomplishment and lifelong commitment to the judicial process and the public you serve are well recognized. Thank you for inspiring us and for challenging us to do our best. With admiration and best wishes for continued success in future years, Sincerely, Samuel K. Skinner Honorable Irving R. Kaufman U.S. Circuit Judge 2402 U.S. Courthouse Foley Square New York, New York 20007 clerk. (212) 791-0915 mike Fitzgerald secretary - annie - ( alphab. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 November 15, 1989 Dr. Wilhelm Knittel Minister of State for Transport Ministry of Transportation Robert-Schuman-Platz 1 5300 Bonn 2 Dear Dr. Knittel: Many thanks for the unique clock. I appreciate your thoughtfulness, and I hope we have the opportunity to meet sometime in the near future. With best regards, Sincerely, Samuel K. Skinner alphab THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 November 7, 1989 Mr. Dick Koenig Vice President, Publisher FLYING 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036 Dear Dick: Many thanks for the gifts and your kind letter. It was a pleasure for me to join you in Atlanta, and I look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future. With best regards, Sincerely, Samuel K. Skinner FLYING 1515 broadway . new york, new york 10036 212-719-6951 Dick Koenig Vice President, Publisher October 30, 1989 The Honorable Samuel Skinner Secretary of Transportation U.S. Dept. of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Secretary Skinner: Just a note to express my sincere gratitude and appre- ciation for taking the time to join us for our "FLYING Into the Future" NBAA press conference. I am aware your day in Atlanta was packed and your boss was expecting you for dinner in Washington, so the time you spent with us was special, and I won't forget that. You went out of your way and the press responded by filling the room and covering your comments. It was a pleasure meeting you and though it was only handshakes and greetings, it seemed like I had met an old friend whom I hadn't seen in many years. It must be your good PR manner or your Midwest charm and per- sonality. I would like to believe it is the latter since we are also midwesterners from Winnetka and Milwaukee, the land of very friendly folks. Certainly would enjoy having the opportunity to spend more time with you. Maybe sometime when you and Banner plan to scare a caddy or two, I could join you and really demonstrate the game of golf at its worst. In the meantime, please accept the enclosed as a small token of our appreciation and gratitude. I look forward to meeting you again in the near future. My very best regards, RMK: Drick Koening wiih P.S. Don't worry, the value of the enclosed gifts does not exceed your allowed amount. Diamandis Communications Inc. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Dear jim 10-27-89 thanks for your thoughfulness. I am Rene you know our proyeer are with you. Please let us know if we een do cerything Samod Honey MEISS,PECK WELLS, INVESTMENTS & GREER JIM KILEY Dene Honey É SAM- WE HAVE BEEN meaning TO write for DAYS As mignt guess OUR lives ARE still up for TO congradulate you BOTH on THE marriage. grass you BUT Anis Treatments Now in Calif. WE seem TO HAVE gone very well. just HAVE TO WAIT & SEE. WE WANTED you BOTH TO know Here HAPPY WE ARE for you & WISH you every HAPPINGSS. Hope TO SEE Sam on THE 31st AT THE Q. Economics CluB Dinner. alphab. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Department of Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Kaplan 180 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60601 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Howard and Mailene 9/23/89 thanks for your mate. I hope things are going well for bath 0 you and your Sam Causes. THE UNITY OF ISRAEL TREES FOR ISRAEL Howard and Marlene Kaplan Garden Mazel Tor on on your marriage and Best of Juch! Marline of Howard Kaylan 1 SNTU ЛППК TREE JNF Jewish National Fund U 4/86 issued by: JEWISH NATIONAL FUND (KEREN KAYEMETH LEISRAEL) 42 EAST 69TH STREET, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10021 Dear m Skinner Thanks so muchfor am wedding gift. Somy you conldn't be here /hope all is well. ww Any and Patrick. SUSAN S N & Document Originally Attached to Following Page lack and every member of your S-10 staff is day froud to work for Dam Spince! Many. many Thanks! Ruth and Sickers RK 12-4-89 Dear me. Sicretary. Urckus and l would like to express our Severe appriciation for The deligitful (and delivious) luvehear you Do graciously listed for The S-10 Xtay. The office is well awain of the many demands for your time and we were Truly flattered to have bun able to share this time you. Your leadership and interest in This office has been a real Sleasure for the staff. We can Day without hisitation that THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 September 29, 1989 Dear Bob: Great hat! It should bring a few interesting comments Many thanks. I hope your mother made it through the hurricane alright. Sincerely, Samuel K. Skinner Mr. Robert A. Knisely Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 Date: September 29, 1989 Subj: Addition to the Hat Collection From: Robert A. Knisely Bob V Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget & Programs To: The Secretary Last Saturday I drove down and visited my mother in Charleston, South Carolina. On the way back we stopped at Ralph's Barbeque ("We will serve no swine before its time") in Weldon, North Carolina. Then we gassed up at Starvin' Marvin's (unleaded regular at 94.9¢/gallon). Starvin' Marvin's offered a selection of hats, many of which carried messages that could not be transported across state lines. This one cried out to be added to your collection. alphab. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Department of Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL The Honorable Jack Kemp Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Washington, D.C. 20410 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Jork 10-11-89 Looking Good San Community Development Spotlight on Chicago - LeClaire Courts 5th In A Series LeClaire Courts is one of five dem- onstration sites participating in the 30- month "Community Support for New Enterprise Development Project." The LeClaire Courts project focuses on development and support of new entrepreneurial opportunities for the housing development's residents and residents in the surrounding neighbor- hood. The project's objective is to de- velop community enterprises and indi- vidual entrepreneurial opportunities. for accessibility of services and lack of employment opportunities for public housing residents. Prior to the start of the project, Clarence Darrow Community Center had conducted a neighborhood mar- keting analysis to identify neighbor- hood-oriented enterprise opportunities and a resident survey to gauge interest in self employment/entrepreneurial op- portunities. The market analysis high (left to right) Jack Kemp, Secretary. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; lighted a wide range of new enterprise Irene Johnson, President of the LeClaire Courts Resident Management Corporation: and, Vince options that could be pursued. Lane, Chairman of the Chicago Housing Authority. Because these options were so num- erous and wide ranging, the LeClaire ment positions were created for the contracts with 11 child care centers IL program operators had to establish a management of the facility. Five and provides over 1,000 meals per criteria in order to select specific devel- hundred households will be served day. With a growing market for con- opment ventures. Program operators by the new facility. ference services and private cater- decided to only pursue those ventures that would be visible and have short- - The development of a reverse com- ing jobs, the catering service recog- mute transportation service to trans- nized the potential in tapping this term impact; generate employment, building on existing skills of residents; port residents to suburban job sites, new market niche by servicing the needs of small conventions. semin- make use of available resources, and in recognition that inner-city resi- generate income for the project and dents and others depending upon ars and meetings in the Chicago LeClaire residents. With the criteria mass transit find it difficult to reach area, particularly for public and set, LeClaire Courts Resident Manage- suburban job sites. With many sub- nonprofit groups. ment Corporation (RMC) and Clar- urban areas hampered by employee - The operation of three concession ence Darrow Community Center de- shortages, especially for entry-level, stands at Midway Airport through cided on the following business ven- low-skilled jobs, the para-transit ser- a subcontracting agreement with a tures: vice would provide LeClaire resi- well-established private airlines dents with a perfect linkage to these catering business, "Flying Food - The development of a laundromat sites and address the employee Fare", which was bidding for part facility with a rent-free basement of shortage problem of suburban busi- of the airport's expanding conces- one of the housing complex build- ness concerns. sion market. ings. The ten-washer, seven-dryer - The expansion of the existing and facility opened in February, 1989, LeClaire Courts RMC and Clarence profitable LeClaire Courts Catering and is expected to capture 90 per- Darrow Center have been successful Services. This catering business was cent of the coin-operated laundry to date with their project activities: started in 1980 to provide meals for business because of convenience, Hull House affiliated child care pro- - The laundromat is open and oper- competitive pricing, and com- grams throughout the City of ating with four employees from the munity ownership. Four employ- Chicago. Currently the business has housing complex. (Continued On Next Page) 12 Community Development - The U.S. Department of Transpor- working parents and those in training, of low-rise townhouses was erected in tation/Urban Mass Transportation particularly parents with infants. And 1950 by the Chicago Housing Authority Administration (UMTA) provided a community medical center is under (CHA). When the development was a $90,000 grant for the development study with funds provided by the first erected, its population was 90 per- of a business plan and for market- Chicago Community Trust. The medi- cent white and 10 percent black. Today, ing surveys for the transit service. cal center would service LeClaire and the 3,500 predominately low-income The MacArthur, Amoco, and Wie- the surrounding community. residents living in the 615-unit com- boldts foundations are providing The Community Support for New plex are more than 95 percent black. funding support to assist the pro- Enterprise Development Project is The complex sits within the heart of a gram operators in securing a 3 to 1 matching grant from UMTA for funded by the U.S. Department of predominately white and middle class purchase of the transit vehicles. Housing and Urban Development and community area (Garfield Ridge). the U.S. Small Business Administra- Two setbacks have occurred which The LeClaire Courts housing devel- tion. SRI International (formerly Stan- opment recently achieved a status no have not dampened the spirit or vital- ford Research Institute) is providing ity of the program operators: other public housing development the technical assistance to the five complex in Chicago can claim: After - Expansion of the catering business demonstration sites in collaboration six years of hard work, dedication, in- has been put on hold until ade- with the Illinois Department of Com- tensive organizing. education, and quate space can be provided to ac- merce and Community Affairs. The training, LeClaire Courts became the commodate the increased volume LeClaire Courts Resident Manage- first public housing complex within the of business. The catering service, ment Corporation, in partnership with city to be managed exclusively by the however, is continuing to provide the Clarence Darrow Community housing residents. On May 9, 1989, the meals to the Hull House child care Center, a Hull House affiliate located CHA transferred management respon- within the LeClaire Courts com- programs. sibility to the LeClaire Courts Resi- munity was selected for participation - The Midway Airport concession dent Management Corporation. A spe- as the Chicago project. contract fell through when the city cial ceremony was held on the date to decided to re-negotiate its contract LeClaire Courts is located on commemorate the occasion, with Jack with the existing airport vendors. Chicago's far southwest side, and is Kemp. U.S. Secretary of Housing and approximately one mile from Midway Urban Development, among the invited Plans are still underway for the im- Airport. The six square block complex guests. plementation of a Job Readiness and Training Program to ensure that resi- dents are amply prepared for place- ment in suburban job sites and to negotiate an agreement with Midway Airport to provide first priority hiring consideration for LeClaire residents in airport entry-level positions. In order to ensure the effective man- agement and operation of the various ventures and future projects, two sub- sidiaries were created by the Darrow Center - LeClaire Development Cor- poration and LeClaire Service Cor- porations - LeClaire Development Corporation is devoted to creating non- revenue generating. not-for-profit, eco- nomic development programs. The LeClaire Service Corporation is devoted to developing and managing for-profit economic development ventures, includ- ing the laundromat, para-transit ser- vice, and catering business. The LeClaire Development Cor- poration is working with the Junior League of Chicago for Capital to build (left to right) Bertha Gilkey, President of St. Louis Cochran Gardens Resident Management a child care center on the LeClaire site. Corp.; Irene Johnson; Jack Kemp; and, Kimi Grey. President of Kenilworth-Parkside Housing Development Corp. in Washington, D.C. Both Gilkey and Grey are pioneers in the resident The center will address the needs of management field and provided technical assistance to the LeClaire Courts resident group. 13 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 September 6, 1989 Dear Jack: I woke up this morning watching you on the CBS morning show. Not only did you do an outstanding job, but you have clearly won the confidence of housing industry leaders throughout the country -- no small feat for a Republican! Congratulations. Jan Skinner The Honorable Jack Kemp Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Washington, D.C. 20410 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 August 25, 1989 The Honorable Lauro Cavazos Secretary of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202 Dear Lauro: I am forwarding a package of information I recently received from Allen Klingenberg, Superintendent of Lake Forest, Illinois School District 67. His district, in conjunction with North Chicago School District 64, recently filed an application for the Jacob Javits Gifted Grant and Talented Act for 1989- 90 (Grant #84.206). Although the appropriate personnel in your Department should already have this application, I am forwarding the copy sent to me by Mr. Klingenberg. I have assured him that his district's proposal will receive fair review in your grant award process. Best regard. & Samuel K. Skinner Sincerely, THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 25 August 1989 Mr. Secretary: General Counsel has cleared this forwarding letter to Secretary Cavazos. The letter implies that you have verbally communicated to Mr. Klingenberg that you forwarded his grant request at the Secretarial level and simply assured him that it would receive a fair review. V/R CDR XXH H. AUG 25 1989 U.S. Department of General Counsel Transportation NOTE TO: Jeff Hathaway Re: Application Sent to S-1 by Mr. Klingenberg I have reviewed your draft letter to Secretary Cavazos that forwards the Klingenberg package to the Department of Education. I suggest replacing the second and third paragraphs with the following paragraph: Although the appropriate personnel in your Department should already have this application, I am forwarding the duplicate copy sent to me by Mr. Klingenberg. I have assured him that his district's proposal will receive fair review in your grant award process. Julie Julia S. Loring Attorney Advisor, C-10 THE CHYOFLAKE SCIENTIAE AMOR FORST THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 67 67 WEST DEERPATH SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 67 lake FOREST, IL 60045 August 7, 1989 The Honorable Samuel K. Skinner U.S. Secretary of Transportation Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Sam: Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 and North Chicago School District 64 last week jointly filed an application for the Jacob Javits Gifted Grant and Talented Act for 1989-90 (Grant #84.206). A copy of the Executive Summary and Narrative are enclosed. I'm writing to ask for your support and assistance in securing funding for our "Joint Venture" which is unique nationally in meeting the needs of underserved gifted and talented students in our districts. Sam, the proposal we presented is distinct in that our two districts, with diverse socio-economic and fiscal makeups, share similar basic educational needs. We are proposing to join forces to demonstrate a model approach to educating disadvantaged gifted and talented students. We believe this model is an unique approach to solving major educational problems. If funded, it would be shared with other districts throughout the United States. Our goal is to reach out to all districts (suburban, city and inner city) to assist them in developing improved methods of identifying gifted and talented students who may be economically disadvantaged, language impaired or handicapped. I'm sure you are aware that Lake Forest (a fiscally "healthy" district with a proven record of academic excellence) has the capacity to assist North Chicago (an excellent but fiscally depressed district) by providing academic, professional and managerial resources and experience in developing and implementing programs of academic excellence. Our shared activities would include project planning and evaluation, teacher training, summer academies, competitive academic events and extracurricular academic and cultural enrichment activities. The modern, well equipped facilities and managerial administrative oversite to this proposed project would be provided by Lake Forest School District 67. Over half of the funding requested for new teaching staff would be allocated to North Chicago School District 64. I'm sure you're very familiar with the approaches we should use. Already we are working on Senators Dixon and Simon via North Chicago contacts. John Porter has indicated his strong support and I know your support with either Dr. Lauro Cavazos, U. S. Secretary of Education to secure his backing or an approach through Presidential channels would be very helpful The Honorable Samuel K. Skinner August 7, 1989 Page 2 and greatly appreciated. We'll follow any suggestions you have, including a trip to Washington to meet with you, Dr Cavazos or whomever would be helpful. Sam, your assistance in helping to get this proposal funded would be greatly appreciated. It would serve as a model for the U. S. Office of Education and could be duplicated throughout the country to improve the nationwide capability to identify and meet the special educational needs of gifted, talented and creative students. Sincerely, al Allen J. Klingenberg AJK:prg Superintendent of Schools enc. alphabeti as DEPARTMENT UNITED STATES OF TRANSPORADOR OF AMERICA THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 August 25, 1989 Mr. Joseph Kagann Boy Scouts of America Troop 512 2628 Mitchell Drive Woodridge, IL 60517 Dear Joe: Congratulations on becoming an Eagle Scout -- the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Eagle Scouts are required to master very rigid requirements in leadership skills, outdoor activities and community service. I know first hand that this takes a long time and a great deal of determination. I know because I, too, was an Eagle Scout. The training offered by the Boy Scouts enhances our traditional American values of honor, service and achievement. Every President of the United States since William Howard Taft has been involved in Scouting, and one President, Gerald Ford, was an Eagle Scout. I commend you on your fine achievement. With best regards, Jack Skinner OF AMERICA R BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Troop 512 2628 Mitchell Drive - - Woodridge, IL 60517 Area Code 312 - 964 1313 August 17th. 1989 The Honorable Samuel Skinner Secretary of the Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. Dear Secretary Skinner: For many years, I have been writing letters to our public officials, clergy and civic leaders for congratulatory letters to the boys from our Troop who have attained the rank of Eagle Scout. This letter gives me great personal pleasure since it is on behalf of my son Joseph, Kagann who has reached the rank of Eagle Scout. Joe will be installed into his rank at a Court of Honor on Sunday October 22nd, 1989 at the Saint Scholastica Parish Hall, 7720 S. Janes Avenue, Woodridge, Illinois at 2:30 in the afternoon. Joe started his scouting career in 1980 when he joined Pack 512 as a cub scout. He crossed over to scouting in 1982. He has served Troop 512 in the following positions; Instructor, Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Scribe, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader (two terms) and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Last Saturday Joe turned 18 and upon recom- mendation of his Scoutmaster, he was appointed as Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 512. He is also a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow. In 1986, Joe was selected as Scout of the Year from Troop 512. Joe graduated from Downers Grove North High School this past summer. He will go on active duty with the United States Army Reserve on November lst. When he comes home from active duty, he plans on attending the College of DuPage. Joe is a Hereditary Perpetual member of the Military Order of the World Wars (M.O.W.W.). As a public official, civic or religious leader you are aware of the dedication and hard work that is required to reach the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. Many of our nation's most successful citizens have been Eagle Scouts. I believe that part of their success has to do with the goals that they set to reach the rank of Eagle Scout. I would like to solicit a congratulatory letter to Joe which we will include in his official honor book to be presented to him at the ceremony. Please address your letter to Joe and send it to the above address. I would like to thank you in advance for your recognition of Joe on reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. Orthagan Sincerely Troop Committee Chairman SSS DEPARTMENT UNITED STATES OF TRANSPORMATION OF AMERICA THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 May 31, 1989 Dear Mr. Kaltenbacher: It was a pleasure meeting you earlier this month and sharing ideas on future transportation needs for the New York metropolitan area. I especially appreciated receiving the beautiful Statue of Liberty crystal and look forward to my next visit to New York to see the lady in person. It is important that we continue the dialogue that we began during National Transportation Week. Please keep in touch. With my thanks and best wishes, Sincerely, Samuel K. Skinner Mr. Phillip Kaltenbacher Chairman Port Authority of New York and New Jersey One World Trade Center New York, NY 10048 890605.077 51/555 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA May 31, 1989 Dear Mr. Kaltenbacher: It was a pleasure meeting you earlier this month and sharing ideas on future transportation needs for the New York metropolitan area. I especially appreciated receiving the beautiful Statue of Liberty crystal and look forward to my next visit to New York to see the lady in person. It is important that we continue the dialogue that we began during National Transportation Week. Please keep in touch. With my thanks and best wishes, Sincerely, Samuel K. Skinner Mr. Phillip Kaltenbacher Chairman Port Authority of New York and New Jersey One World Trade Center New York, NY 10048 CC: Advance S-10V Abby Chron SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. Colleen C. Barrett Vice President-Administration SOUTHWEST & Corporate Secretary P.O. Box 37611 Love Field Dallas, Texas 75235-1625 (214) 902-1112 May 15, 1989 Mr. Oris W. Dunham, Jr. Executive Director DFW International Airport P. O. Drawer DFW DFW Airport, Texas 75261 Dear Mr. Dunham: Sorry to be so late in responding to your kind invitation to Mr. Kelleher of May 3rd, but, quite frankly, I was holding it out to see if Herb might be able to attend as I know that he would very much appreciate the opportunity to join you and Secretary Skinner for the luncheon on May 18th. Unfortunately, however, as you may have heard, Herb recently underwent surgery (please see self-explanatory memos enclosed), and while he is feeling much better, he is only able to work half-days this week, and due to the many postponed meetings due to his absence from the office, I am afraid that I have just not been able to rearrange his schedule so that he can make your Thursday luncheon. I know that he will very much appreciate the invitation when he sees it upon his return to the office, and I hope you will give him a raincheck. Sincerely, Colleen Pranett Colleen C. Barrett CCB/cb CC: Samuel Skinner Secretary of Transportation (w/ enc.) SUSAN enc. Employee Memos Send Sour cord Son AIRLINES CO. Colleen c. Barrett Vice President-Administration SOUTHWEST & Corporate Secretary P.O. Box 37611 Love Field Dallas, Texas 75235-1625 (214) 902-1112 April 19, 1989 MEMORANDUM TO: All Employees FROM: Colleen Barrett RE: Herb As some of you may have already heard, Herb has the nerve problem ("glosso phyrangeal neuritis") back that he suffered with during the winter of 1986. As those of you who were here at that time will remember, although Herb experiences severe pain in his neck and face (like a toothache except 1,000 times more severe) with this condition (the pain is brought on by movement of the head, talking, opening his mouth, swallowing, etc.), this condition is not a life threatening one. Nevertheless, since he has had very little relief from the only medication which the experts have been able to come up with for this condition, and since he obviously cannot conduct business without being able to talk (you all know how Herb LUVs to talk!), it has been determined that he should have surgery (the doctors will clip the affected nerve) as soon as possible. He is going to the Mayo Clinic this afternoon; will have a series of required tests on Thursday, and, If the tests don't show anything unexpected, the surgery will be performed by "the" expert surgeon in this field on Friday. The doctors assure us that this is a simple procedure; they expect the hospital stay to be a short one (hopefully a week to ten days). While they haven't said anything about recuperation time at this point, I suspect it will be two/three weeks. E All Employees Page Two April 19, 1989 It will more than likely be Monday before we put any more information out, but I know that you all will remember Herb and his family in your prayers this week, and as soon as we have any further word, we will certainly let you know. Since the Mayo Clinic apparently uses several different & hospitals, I cannot give you the name or address of a hospital at this point. I suspect that Herb will go to San Antonio when he is released from the hospital. Since so many of these questions are unanswered at this point, I would suggest that those of you who want to send cards/notes to Herb, send them to the office, and we will get them delivered to Herb on a daily basis. Do let him hear from you--I know that this would lift his spirits tremendously--as you know, he is always saying that you are his strength and his pride and the "wind beneath his wings." Rest assured, gang, Herb exemplifies that wonderful SOUTHWEST WINNING SPIRIT, and I can assure you that he will be back to his normal hearty self very shortly--he still has many, many dreams for our evergrowing and fun-filled family which he wants to help assure come true! /cb Colleen Colleen c. Barrett Vice President-Administration SOUTHWEST & Corporate Secretary P.O. Box 37611 Love Field Dallas, Texas 75235-1625 (214) 902-1112 April 24, 1989 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Directors, SMC, Executive Office, Customer Relations, Claims & Tracing, Internal Audit, COMPANY CLUB, John Schnobrich, Mary Ravella, Marty Mellett FROM: Colleen Barrett RE: Herb The attached memo to all employees is self-explanatory. For those of you who want to send flowers/personal cards/whatever, if you send something to arrive at the hospital by Wednesday, send it to: Mr. Herbert D. Kelleher St. Mary's Hospital Alfred Building, Room 2-182 1216 Second Street Rochester, Minnesota 55903 If you send it next week, send it to: Mr. Herbert D. Kelleher 144 Thelma Drive San Antonio, Texas 78212 I suspect that Herb will try to spend the following week at his Townhouse in Dallas, reading and writing, if he is able to do so (at the moment, he cannot wear his glasses because of the numerous "staples" behind his ear and at the bottom of his skull). He is doing just fine and, although extremely weak, his spirits are very good. I am back in the office if you need me. /cb Collen enc. E Coffeen c. Barrett Vice President-Administration & Corporate Secretary SOUTHWEST P.O. Box 37611 Love Field Dallas, Texas 75235-1625 (214) 902-1112 April 24, 1989 MEMORANDUM TO: All Employees FROM: Colleen Barrett RE: Herb THE SURGERY WAS A SUCCESS!!! While Herb is very weak and not exactly a "happy camper" at the moment, he is doing even better than the doctors thought he would be at this point, three days after major surgery. Hopefully, he will be released at the end of the week and he will have approximately a two/three week "recup time"--we are currently planning on having him back on a fulltime basis around May 16th/17th. The surgery was 100% successful. He is able to eat, talk, swallow, and even laugh-with no pain from the nerve. The doctors are quite comfortable that his problem is completely gone and will not revisit him. I returned to Dallas from Rochester, Minnesota late last evening and was pleased to find numerous cards in the office this morning, all of which will be forwarded to Herb on a daily basis. Keep 'em coming as I know he will enjoy receiving them and knowing that he is, indeed, LUVed! Thanks so much for your thoughts, prayers. cards, and concern. /cb Collen alph alitial THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Tom 6-28-89 Lets THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 OFFICIAL BUSINESS U.S.MAIL Postage and Fees Paid Department of Transportation DOT 518 Mr. Thomas V. King Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Seay & Thomas, Inc. Three Illinios Center 12th Floor 303 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 alphabeti cat THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Earlad Michael 6-7-89 thank for gau note. d hape to Ree you Aon.clu the meantine, Watch over ach other. Son THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 OFFICIAL BUSINESS U.S.MAIL Postage and Fees Paid Department of Transportation DOT 518 Mr. Michael D. Keegan Tishman West Management Corp. One City Boulevard West Orange, CA 92668 Tishman West Management Corp. Bank of America Tower, The City Orange, California 92668 Telephone 714-634-8500 Facsimile 714-634-9542 HM: 213-379-7100 Michael D. Keegan SAMUEL K. SKINNER 3/13/89 Jack 1 kemp) thanks for your Kind wards lost Bridg. I meant what I said, your attitude is an example for ally us. Keepit up. Som THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 9-4-89 Dear Jim Thanks gain for Eaglly P.N. was great. Please tell the Kinny clon thank you. Sam THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid Department of WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Transportation DOT 518 Yosemite Mr. James Kenny Kenny Construction Company 250 Northgate Parkway Wheeling, IL 60090 alphal. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 June 15, 1989 Mrs. Anne Blume-Kesteleyn Chief Hostess, Abelag Aviation S.A. Hangar 28, Brussels National Airport 1930 Zaventem Brussels, BELGIUM Dear Mrs. Blume-Kesteleyn: My Chief of Staff, John Gaughan, and others have told me of your capable assistance and considerable hospitality during their recent emergency "visit" to Brussels on the way to Paris. I understand that your warm smile and calm demeanor did much to ease the tension as my staff scrambled to find alternative transport. Thank you. Sincerely, Sm Samuel K. Skinner ST SINCE 1935 SEAY & THOMAS, INC. THREE ILLINOIS CENTER, TWENTIETH FLOOR 303 EAST WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 THOMAS V. KING (312) 861-1111 CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER June 20, 1989 Mr. Samuel K. Skinner Secretary of Transportation 400 7th Street S.W. Washington, D. C. 20590 Dear Mr. Secretary: I know of your tremendous ability and that you are the star of the Cabinet, but I did not know you were going to conquer Mt. Everest! All the best, Thomas V. King TVK:dk Enc. THE SKINNER EXPEDITION BEGAN ITS ASSAULT ON MT. 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VICE PRESIDENT MARKET DEVELOPMENT THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Tan 5-10-89 lloose working thanks for with your : Sam THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Department of Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL Mr. Thomas Kingfield Staff Director Subcommittee on Transportation Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 July 21, 1989 Mr. Jack T. Knuepfer Chairman DuPage County Sesquicentennial, Committee DuPage Center 421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 Dear Jack: Many thanks for the kind invitation to participate in DuPage County's 150th anniversary celebration. Due to other scheduling commitments, I will be unable to attend your event. Please extend my best wishes to the residents of DuPage County. Sincerely, Samuel X. Skinner teel Ecogne tellig COUNTY OF IN PAGE DU THE PAGE HIMEATON ILLINOIS dpc Jack T. Knuepfer COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN DuPage County 682-7282 ACTION is assigned to June 20, 1989 SIAD CONTROL NO. 890626-063 Mr. Sam Skinner SIMS S-10 Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Room 10200 400 Seventh Street S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Sam: DuPage County, the most Republican County in Illinois, invites you to participate in the observance of our 150th anniversary. Our celebration began on February 9, 1989 with a convocation marking the actual date of the creation of the County. They will conclude on October 9, 1989 with a dinner to salute 150 DuPage residents who have helped shape our county, state, nation and the world. Of the 150 persons, 44 are living. Three are men who have shaped the housing patterns of DuPage County since World War II. Two of them carved new towns from the cornfields of central DuPage County in the late 1950's. Since 1946, the third man has developed thousands of new homes in Naperville, the county's oldest community and its first county seat. The list of invited guests to the dinner will include members of the fifth and sixth generations of our county's pioneer families as well as newcomers who have been attracted to our county by its high technology research and development businesses. DU PAGE CENTER 421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD WHEATON, IL 60187 Mr. Sam Skinner Page 2 June 20, 1989 DuPage was one of the state's most prominent agricultural counties from its inception until the end of World War II. The change began with the location of Argonne National Laboratory in southeast DuPage in 1946. It continues today with Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) anchoring the west end of our Research and Development corridor. Corridor with many private companies located along the The list of persons honored covers a wide range of professions and talents from Elbert Gary, first chairman of the board of U.S. Steel Co. (now USX), to Sherrill Milnes, internationally recognized baritone and member of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Others include women authors, Lillian Budd, Marguerite Henry and Margaret Landon, author of "Anna and the King of Siam". Prominent scientists who have called DuPage home include John Wesley Powell, explorer of the Grand Canyon and a founder of the National Geographic Society; Leon Lederman, retired director of Fermilab and a 1988 Nobel Physics winner; Grote Reber, internationally known astrophysicist; and Edwin Hubble, recognized as one of the world's five most outstanding astronomers of the past 500 years. Others among the 150 include religious leaders, Evangelist Billy Graham and Archbishop Daniel Kucera of Dubuque, Iowa; Hall of Famers, Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs and football immortal, Harold (Red) Grange of the Chicago Bears; Edward Shearson, founder of Shearson-Lehmann-Americar Express; and John W. (Bet-a-Million) Gates, founder of Texaco. The list continues of persons who have made ours a prestigious county whose enduring values have been preserved as we enter the last half of our second century. We in DuPage County would be honored to have you address our dinner guests on October 9. Please advise me as soon as possible schedule. if you can fit our October 9 dinner into your busy Respectfully yours, Jul back T. Knuepfer, Honorary Chairman, DuPage County Sesquicentennial Committee JTK:cs Sam Stenner als, COMP from D.Page - THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Mr. George Kuehn Chief, Building Management Section (M-472) Office of the Secretary U. S. Department of Transportation 400 7th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20590 Dear George: Many thanks for your assistance in coordinating access to the building and for other services which facilitated installation of the Aircraft Situation Display terminal in my office. Everyone involved put forth their best efforts and I just wanted to express to you my appreciation for your dedication to the task. Sincerely, Samuel E K. Skinner THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Mr. Jay Kuehne Air Traffic Control Specialist Traffic Management Branch Room 626 Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20591 Dear Jay: Linda Hammer, my assistant, returned after your morning of instructing her on the Aircraft Situation Display terminal full of rave reviews for you and your co-workers in the Traffic Management Branch. She just bolstered what I have known all along: FAA employs some of the finest and hardest-working public servants in government. I appreciate your dedication and service to the American traveller and will continue to let them know of the extraordinary contribu- tions to aviation safety you provide individually--and as a group--on a daily basis. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, Samuel Cor Skinner Jeulner The Heritage Foundation A tax-exempt public policy research institute December 7, 1989 file Honorable Samuel K. Skinner Secretary Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Mr. Secretary: Many thanks for the time you spent with Burt, James and myself. We enjoyed the opportunity to get together, and certainly appreciated the candor of our meeting. I think there are many areas where we can work together and we look forward to doing that in the months ahead. Sincerely, JAM Edwin J. Feulner, Jr. President EJF/ms Connie- 3-1 gave me to look at. Return to Ausan. TK! Edwin J. Feulner, Jr., President Burton Yale Pines, Senior Vice President Herbert B. Berkowitz, Vice President Peter E.S. Pover, Vice President & Charles L. Heatherly, Vice President Bernard Lomas, Counselor David R. Brown, M.D. non. Shelby Cunom Davis, Charman J. William Middendorf, II Joseph Coors Robert H. Krieble, Ph.D., Vice Chairman Thomas A. Roe Midge Decter J. Frederic Rench, Secretary Richard M. Scaife Edwin J. Feulner, Jr. Lewis E. Lehrman Hon. William E. Simon Joseph R. Keys Jay Van Andel 214 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 546-4400 TRANSPORTATION OF 89 DEC-8 AM11:47 XECUTIVE SEGRETARIAT TARIAT " L FRANK R. LAUTENBERG Dear fam June 16, 1989 PO and helpful withing First, thank you for being Trip secondly to I touly enjoyedow cliance somewhat better got to 2 respect due another your interest Not Printed at Government to Expense workurth you to accompting that in getting the fat done well andwant Beat Thank alphab THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Department of Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL The Honorable Melvin R. Laird Senior Counsellor The Reader's Digest Assoc., Inc. 1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Suite 212 Washington, D.C. 20036 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Mel What a great weeked. l realy appreciate your Kindness and friendship. See you Dorn. San THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Song Tom thank for you nate. you are first Class. See you Danlard Dend me a Resume. Bar THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Department of Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL J. Thomas Long, Esq. 1310 W. Delmar Godfrey, IL 62035 DIA J. Thomas Long November 20, 1989 Attorney at Law Dear Secretary Skinner, I Just wanted to take a minute and extend my sincerest thanks to you for the time and effort you gave to the Clark Bridge Project, the funding and the dedication. It meant a lot to have a friend such as yourself at the ceremony. As I stated to you last Friday, if I can ever be of assis- tance to President Bush or to yourself, please don't hesitate to call upon me. I am fiercely proud of what we were able to accomplish in the 1988 election and I want to continue to be part of the "team" for 1992. Best regards, Com DEPARTMENT UNITED STATES OF TRANSPORTATION OF AMERICA THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 November 21, 1989 Ms. Carol Lunkenheimer Director of Admissions Northwestern University 1801 Hinman Avenue Evanston, IL 60204-3060 Dear Ms. Lunkenheimer: I am delighted to recommend Ambler FitzSimons for admission to the Northwestern University. Ambler is a senior at Lake Forest Academy where she has taken honors and advanced placement classes. She has a fine record and has been selected as a class officer and as a prefect, which is the highest honor the school can bestow. She has been involved in varsity sports and various musical organizations. I have known Ambler for 15 years and have observed her from a very close personal basis. She is a very thoughtful, intelligent, ambitious young woman who I believe is an excellent candidate for admission for the fall class. I recommend her to you without hesitation and ask that you give her every consideration. Sincerely, Skeme CC MrFitzsimens EDWARD J. FITZSIMONS ATTORNEY AT LAW 30 NORTH LA SALLE STREET SUITE 3232 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602-2554 LAKE COUNTY OFFICE (312) 372-3800 HOURS BY APPOINTMENT November 14, 1989 Mr. Samuel K. Skinner 1600 North Oak Street Arlington, VA 22209 Dear Sam: I enjoyed seeing you in Florida last week. The "boys" have decided to give Tuna a folding poker table as a memento of the event. I assume you have no objection to this. I will bill you for your aliquot share. I appreciate your willingness to write a letter in support of Ambler's application to Northwestern. I enclose a sheet listing some of her accomplishments along with the address of Northwestern's admissions office. All in all she is a pretty outstanding girl. Any help you can give her will be greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, u Edward J. FitzSimons EJF/ttk Enclosure Ambler E. FitzSimons * Honors & AP Classes - English, History, French * B + Student * Prefect - highest honor in school * Caxy Key Society - Student Hosts; tour guides * Junior and Senior Class Treasurer (11 & 12) * Student Council (11 & 12) * Yearbook Editor (11 & 12) * Sports Varsity Field Hockey 11 & 12 Varsity Ice Hockey 10, 11 & 12 Softball 10, 11 & 12 * Spring Musicals Office of Admissions Northwestern University 1801 Hinman Avenue P.O. Box 3060 Evanston, IL 60204-3060 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 December 5, 1989 Dear Mr. Liay: It's going to be so nice to have a bit of the University of Illinois with me in Washington every day of the year, thanks to your generosity in sending me the 1990 University calendar. The photography is beautiful, and I'm looking forward to using the calendar. Many thanks. With best wishes, Sincerely, Jane Samuel K. Skinner Mr. Louis D. Liay Executive Director Chief Administrative Officer University of Illinois Alumni Association 227 Illini Union 1401 West Green Street Urbana, IL 61801 alphab. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Dear May Rose 11-19-89 Congralulation and welcome to Chicyo. ll's a by for but from engly l hear you can dot. I - I help anyong l can. I Som Skinner Louis D. Liay UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATIONS Chief Executive (217)333-1472 1401 West Creen 227 Illini Officer Administrative Postage and Fees Paid THE SECKL Department of WASHING Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL Ms. May Rose Loney First Deputy Aviation Commissioner Chicago O'Hare Airport P.O. Box 66142 Chicago, IL 60666 CHI SUN-TIMES 11-15-89 Woman named run O'Hare By Frank Burgos years, prior to moving to San Jose. She was also airport planning ser- For the first time in its 27-year vices manager for Las Vegas' history, a woman will run O'Hare McCarran International Airport, Airport. where she directed planning and Mary Rose Loney. assistant di- operations. rector of aviation for San Jose She is a graduate of the Univer- (Calif.) International Airport, will sity of Pittsburgh and received a succeed Jerry W. Cance, head of masters in public administration O'Hare for three years, who is from the University of Nevada. stepping down today. Airport management experts As first deputy aviation com- give her high marks for overseeing missioner, Loney will be responsi- expansion plans at San Jose and bie for a staff of 1,400, an annual Albuquerque. budget of $150 million and the "She's very well thought of in day-to-day operations of the the industry," said Bob Bunnell world's busiest airport, starting vice president of the Airport Up- Dec. 4. erators Council. a Washington, Aviation Commissioner Jay D.C.,-based trade organization. Franke appointed Loney to the Mary Rese Loney "She's had quite a bit of exper- STS.000-a-year job after a four- Excited about the challenge' ience." month search following Cance's Loney and her staff, however, announcement that be was resign- stepping into an escalating war came under fire when a critical ing to join a private aviation firm, between the city and noise-weary audit in San Jose revealed that Aviation Department spokeswom- suburban homeowners angry over the airport was paying excessively an Lisa Howard said Tuesday. reported plans to build two new for shuttle bus repairs. A police "I am certainly excited about runways at O'Hare. investigation cleared city execu- the challenge of managing the dai- Loney would not comment on tives and employees of any wrong- by operations of the preeminent how she hopes to defuse the situa- doing, but the airport head re- hub of our national and interna- tion or whether she favors expan- signed and several executives. in- tional air transportation system," sion at O'Hare. cluding Loney, were criticized by said Loney, 37. "I am confident "At this point I can't say, but I the city manager's office. that my 12 years of diverse exper- am looking forward to working Since the shakeup at San Jose, ience in managing major public- with Commissioner Franke and Loney has been running the daily use airports in the U.S. will be an working closely with the neighbor- operations at the airport, includ- asset to Chicago O'Hare." ing communities on these issues," ing the time an earthquake rocked Seattle is the only other major ahe said. the region last month. airport run by a woman. Loney was assistant aviation di- Loney broke her right hand but Besides the usual headaches of rector at New Merico's Albuquer- the airport stayed open, she said. running a major airport, she is que International Airport for two "We survived very well" RO/CT/TT Wednesday, November 15, 1989 'No new runways,' suburban group vows BY ANNE BURRIS GASIOR saying they felt some compromise things to reduce delays. to get a third Daily Herald Staff Writer could be reached. "It's a complex is- airport built and to see no new run- sue with all kinds of competitive in- ways," Karaganis said. Suburban officials whose towns terests. but there are no major prob- are affected by jet noise met Tues- lems between parties with different The suburbs exploded two weeks day night with representatives from interests that can be solved without ago with news that the city was the U.S. Department of Transporta- compromise." said Ken Quinn. one of again considering adding two new Skinner's assistants. "There were runways at O Hare. While the city tion and said they will work with the some positive signs. and we will con- advocates that move to cut delays at city of Chicago to ease delays at tinue confidential discussions if we O'Hare and increase efficiency. the O'Hare International Airport - but vowed there will be "no new run- can." suburbs say focus should be given to construction of a third airport. New ways" SCC attorney Joseph Karaganis runways. suburban leaders say. will said there are three areas where the Two representatives from Secre- increase jet noise in the Northwest tary of Transportation's Samuel suburbs are willing to work with the suburbs. Skinner's office met with the Subur- city. "A major step was taken tonight. ban O'Hare Commission in closed "We will work together in the spir- said Park Ridge Mayor Martin But- session and came out of the meeting it of compromise on a number of ler. chairman of SOC. The fuss and the facts about Midway CHICAGO TRIBUNE 11-15-89 LEAD EDITORIAL Since timing is everything, Chicago might have forcing a proposed expressway to go around the air- spared itself a little unwanted grief by picking a better port through Bensenville and possibly hundreds of occasion to reveal plans about runway work at homes. That's the heart of the fuss, understandably so. Midway Airport. Now, even as city officials are trying In either case, noise and all, both airports are here to to comprehend the war declaration from the subarbs stay as bedrocks of the entire region's vitality. over O'Hare Airport, they have to contend with a It would be a particular pity if Midway's neighbors guerrilla action brewing around Midway. became strident and began. making unreasonable de- It could be that some residents near Midway have mands about the airport's future after a relatively caught a case of O'Hare Fever. Bombarded with daily peaceable coexistence-through good times and bad— news accounts of the city-suburbs imbroglio over pos- of more than 60 years. The fact is that Midway's sible O'Hare expansion, neighborhood groups in the resurgence has been a boon to its neighborhood, the Midway area reacted predictably to news of the work city and the region-providing thousands of jobs and scheduled at their airport. They're demanding the city millions of dollars in revenue, and sparking a rebirth do something about jet noise, and are warning onl- on the Southwest Side Not to mention helping handle nously of a possible plot to expand the facility. an enomous demand for air travel in Chicago. Obviously, the city should be responsive to their Once the world's busiest airport, it was almost out concerns, but there also is some good advice going of business in 1978. During 1990 it will have some around these days: Everybody should cool off. Just as 350,000 operations carrying 8 million passengers, suburban officials really ought to shut up for awhile heading toward its own record peak of 10 million. about the Great Satan Chicago, Midway's neighbors That turnaround is in no small way due to the faith should keep some things in perspective. and gamble of its primary tenant, Midway Airlines, There's a big difference between what is planned at which just marked its 10th anniversary as one of Midway and what is feared at O'Hare. At Midway, the aviation's and the country's great business success sto- city must rebuild the heavily used main runway. To do ries. Starting in 1979 with three planes, fewer than 200 that, it first must extend the secondary runway to employees and three destinations, this Chicago-based accommodate the variety of jets using the airport. This company now has more than 60 jets, more than 4,000 will not bring bigger jets to Midway or increase the employees and some 50 destinations in and out of the number of flights beyond normal growth. To do other- United States. It accounts for more than half the wise, in fact, would cripple it during its resurgence. passengers passing through Midway Airport, and has The city tras said it has no plans to expand Midway now posted three straight profitable years. or add another runway. It has not said what it will do The neighbors of Midway-Airport and Airlines— at O'Hare, beyond keeping its options open. The fear are welcome to complain about the burdens of that is that the city will build two more runways, thereby boom, but they should remember, too, the blessings. alphab. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Dear Drew 11-17-89 thanks again for your support of the Coast Guod Fecardation. it was another great "Dew Levis Joe" we are very lucky to have you as a former great Secretary and current Son THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid Department of WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL The Honorable Drew Lewis Chairman Union Pacific Corporation Eighth and Eaton Avenues Bethlehem, PA 18018 UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION UNION PACIFIC IIIII DREW LEWIS CHAIRMAN November 3, 1989 Honorable Samuel K. Skinner Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 400 7th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20590 Dear Sam: Just a note to to tell you how much I enjoyed being with you and Honey at the Coast Guard Foundation dinner. It was a great evening made even better for me by your most generous (and accurate) remarks about my tenure as Transportation Secretary. The fact that we raised a record $340, 000-plus for the Foundation is a tribute to you and the fine work being done by the Coast Guard. Keep up the good work. Thanks again for your help. I look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Drew DL/ss MARTIN TOWER, EIGHTH AND EATON AVENUES, bethlehem, PA 18018 215 861 3333 U.S DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 89 NOV -6 PM 4:08 Left OF TRANSPOR TATION EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT " THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid Department of WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL Mr. Dwight Dean Law Lakeside Aviation, Inc. Post Office Box 81 McHenry, MD 21541 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 11-8-89 Dear Deight as 1989 General Qualin Maintenance Congralulations of your selection Technician f the year. 6 need July SamSkinna alphab THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 November 2, 1989 Dear Mr. Lavallee: Thank you very much for the Halloween candy. I have shared it with our dedicated, hard- working duty officers at the Federal Aviation Administration. I appreciate your thinking of us. Sincerely, & Samuel K. Skinner Mr. Dennis Lavallee, CAE Director of Member and THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Government Relations National Candy Wholesalers November 2, 1989 Association, Inc. Suite 1120 1120 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 To: FAA Duty Officers Thanks for all of your hard work. MITIONAL CANDY NCWA National Candy Wholesalers * Association, Inc. ASSOCIATION 1120 VERMONT AVE., N.W., SUITE 1120, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 TELEPHONE (202) 463-2124 FAX (202) 467-0559 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS DAVID E. STRACHAN Executive Vice President President WILLIAM W. ELFENBEIN Denver, CO Vice President WAYNE W. WEEKE Fairview Heights, IL Board Chairman ERNEST D. MAY Grove City, PA Region One ROBERT J. NAGLE October 30, 1989 Bangor, ME JEFFREY S. SHUSTER East Haven, CT Region Two EDMUND M. KLEINER Hoboken, NJ JOHN D. ZARBATANY Alpha, NJ Honorable Samuel Skinner Region Three IRVING PINSKER Secretary of Transportation Kernersville, NC FRANK H. FALTER, JR. Dept. of Transportation, Suite 10200 Baltimore, MD 400 7th Street, SW Region Four GRADY E. SMITH Washington, DC 20590 Florence, AL JOHN F. HEAD, JR. Smyrna, GA Region Five Dear Mr. Secretary: ALBERT S. GUARNIERI III Warren, OH EDWARD H. KOCH With the arrival of autumn, thoughts turn to changing Trenton, IL Region Six colors and to Halloween. While traditionally celebrated JAMES P. FRITZ Newport, MN with images of pumpkins, goblins, and witches, it is NORMAN J. LEVEN Grand Rapids, MI also remembered for candy treats. To promote the Region Seven positive aspects of Halloween, the National Candy JOSEPH H. NEHMEN St. Louis, MO Wholesalers Association invites you to share this jar of THOMAS J. HENNING Kearney, NE candy with your staff as a part of our fourth annual Region Eight "Meet & Treat" program. J.J. SALEH Tyler, TX RON CROSS Durant, OK NCWA represents more than 900 wholesale distributors of Region Nine confectionery products and provides the major link in JOHN W. WAGERS Boise, ID the distribution chain of candy, tobacco, sundries, STANLEY R. FLAKS Colorado Springs, CO health and beauty aids etc. If we can be of assistance Region Ten WILLIAM C. DAVIS, JR. to you on issues, provide information on the beneficial Longview, WA contributions of candy, or any other issue that may ARNOLD D. MITTLER Venice, CA affect this industry, please let us know. DIRECTORS AT LARGE DONALD BLAIS Berlin, NH Best wishes for a wonderful Halloween. DEBRA A. HORN Hauppauge, NY RICHARD L. BRAY LaVergne, TN Sincerely, JEROME R. MACKOUL Jacksonville, FL DONALD P. ZANDI Valparaiso, IN Duty officers- Dennis Lavallee BONNIE CAPRIGLIONE Duluth, MN MICHAEL LAMONE FAA? Salina, KS yes Dennis Lavallee, CAE EDWARD D. BUCKNER Livingston, MT Director of Member and ROBERT A. PARTRIDGE San Lorenzo, CA EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS other Government Relations DUANE A. RIEDEL Aberdeen, SD DL:rs BERT A. TROMPETER Louisville, KY GENERAL COUNSEL Enclosed: Candy Jar GERARD P. PANARO Washington, DC SPECIAL COUNSEL WILLIAM A. QUINLAN Riva, MD Candy is delicious food The following manufacturers have generously donated the products contained in your "Meet and Treat" package. Together with wholesale-distributors and retailers, the confectionery industry provides thousands of jobs and millions of dollars for the economy. You may wish to express your own appreciation to them for their participation in this "Meet and Treat" program. Rick Lytle Carole M. Martin Whitney Hill President Sales Administrator Trade Relations Director Alma-Leo U.S.A. Inc. Haribo of America, Inc. M&M Mars 95 Revere Dr., Suite H Div. of Haribo GmbH & Co. KG Suite 105 Northbrook, IL 60062 1825 Woodlawn Dr., Suite 204 3901 Roswell Road Baltimore, MD 21207 Marietta, GA 30062 Larry Roche Mgr. Trade Development Warren Rasweiler Richard T. Prezzano American Chicle Group Manager Special Account Field Vice President Div. Warner-Lambert Co. Henry Heide Inc. Nestle Foods Corporation 201 Tabor Road 14 Terminal Rd. 100 Manhattanville Rd. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 P.O. Box 271 Purchase, NY 10577 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Dan Monaco James Weaver V.P. Sales Robert G. Allison Director of Trade Relations Charms Co. Mgr. Trade Dev. Planters LifeSavers Co. Div. Tootsie Roll Indus. Hershey Chocolate U.S.A. 401 N. Main St. 41 Highway 34 South 19 E. Chocolate Ave. Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Colts Neck, NJ 07722-1714 Hershey, PA 17033 Barbara Gribowski Salvatore Ferrara II Dick Einert/Alan Wilner Shaffer, Clarke & Co., Inc. President Sales Support Manager Confectionery & Snack Div. Ferrara Pan Candy Co. Jacobs Suchard 3 Parklands Dr. 7301 W. Harrison St. One Tower Lane Darien, CT 06820-3639 Forest Park, IL 60130-9990 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Douglas E. Taylor Mindy Goldenberg Eric Baty Sr. V.P. Sales-Marketing Sales Mgr. Leaf, Inc. North America Spangler Candy Co. Goldenberg Candy Co. 2355 Waukegan Road 400 N. Portland St. 161 W. Wyoming Ave. Bannockburn, IL 60015 P.O. Box 71 Philadelphia, PA 19140 Bryan, OH 43506 Bob Simon Jim Longill V.P. Sales Willy Wonka Brands Robert R. Lukas 1445 W. Norwood President Squareshooter Candy Co. 207 S. 9th St. Itasca, IL 60143 Classic Caramel Co. P.O. Box 13367 231 W. College Ave. Edwardsville, KS 66113 Anthony Cipollina P.O. Box 1147 V.P. Sales York, PA 17405 Richard Harshman Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company President/Chief Exec. Officer 410 N. Michigan Ave. Storck USA, L.P. Chicago, IL 60611 500 N. Michigan Ave., #844 Chicago, IL 60611 The "Meet and Treat" program is coordinated by the National Candy Wholesalers Association to remind you to have a safe and fun Halloween holiday. Mr. David Strachan, Executive Vice President National Candy Wholesalers Association 1120 Vermont Ave., N.W., Suite 1120 Washington, D.C. 20005 Telephone 202-463-2124 FAX 202-467-0559 alphal. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid Department of WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL General Bennett L. Lewis, USA (Ret.) Chairman, Readiness Committee The Society of American Military Engineers Post Office Box 21289 Alexandria, VA 22320-2289 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 10-20-89 Dear General Lewis thank you for you note and Kind comments. l look found to the Sau future DEDICATED TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE PRESIDENT RADM BENJAMIN F. MONTOYA, The Society of CEC, USN FIRST VICE PRESIDENT MAJ. GEN. JOSEPH A. AHEARN, American Military Ingineers USAF VICE PRESIDENTS MAJ. GEN. CARROLL N. LETELLIER, USA, RET. Century House MR. FRANK WALK, P.E. MILITARY 607 PRINCE STREET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BRIG. GEN. WALTER O. BACHUS, P.O. BOX 21289 USA, RET. ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22320-2289 TREASURER (703) 549-3800 COL EDWIN P. GEESEY, USA, RET. FAX 703 684 0231 October 17, 1989 cc: S-1 Personal Honorable Samuel K. Skinner orig: Sandy Department of Transportation 400 7th Street SW cc: 7. Grubbe Washington, D.C. 20590 D. Prosperi Al 10-17 Dear Secretary Skinner: Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to provide the keynote address at our national symposium on disaster response planning. We could not have had a better keynote speaker. Your remarks on the Alaskan and Hugo disasters and your guidelines on how to better prepare this nation for future events were outstanding. You set the stage and the standard for the other presenters and for the discussions that proved valuable and stimulating. The symposium was a complete success. Our goal was to heighten membership interest in planning and implementing the responses to disasters. From the discussions and comments we did that. Would you please pass on my thanks and appreciation to the members of your staff for their great help in making sure it happened? Sara Eghtedari, Wynola Robison, and the Grubbes, Fred and Patrick are all courteous professionals. On behalf of the Society, thank you again for your contribution and your time. Sincerely, Ben Bennett L. Lewis Lieutenant General US Army, Retired Chairman, Readiness Committee I would like to follow up on an brief exit discussion. I believe there is an urgent need for high level action Perhaps we can meet soon, at your convenience. Environmental Enhancement Through Military Engineering alphab THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Dear Jue Congralulations on your dectare work. you ore nights m. Il do want to Play Merion Sometime Doon. Can Jim. is doya great Joen and we firaly San fond Postage and Fees Paid THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Department of Transportation WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 DOT 518 U.S.MAIL Mr. Joseph A. LaSala Vice President Day & zimmerman, Inc. 1818 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 D DAY & ZIMMERMANN, INC. CC: July 31, 1989 Sandy PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL GREAT LETRE, The Honorable Samuel Skinner Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Room 10200 Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Mr. Secretary: I have just worked through the series of coincidences that led you to call me, and award my company, Day & Zimmermann, Inc., a modest contract to participate in a study about which we know little, and proposed nothing. It is a mystery daunting enough for Sam Spade, let alone Sam Skinner. Let's sort it out: Originally you were looking for Jim LaSala of New Jersey (no kin). What you found was Joseph A. LaSala, Jr., Esq., former chief council at UMTA; a kin. What that led to was a call to his father, Joseph A. LaSala, Sr., vice president, government affairs at Day & Zimmermann, Inc. The call, from you to me, was a consequence of understandable misdirection. You got Joe instead of Jim, and in the process of that call, we also ran into some strange coincidences, that I'm sure, confused both of us. For instance: I spoke of you to Ed Hamberger, Esq., of Baker, Worthington, Crossley, Stansberry & Woolf; the Company's Washington, D.C., legal council. Ed had recently invited you to play golf at the Merion Crickett Club. Spike Yoh, chairman and CEO of Day & Zimmermann, Inc., is a member of that club, and would be pleased to host you, too. That invitation, of course, stands. Next, I also spoke to you about Cameron Findley, Esq.. soon to join your staff. I attended Cam's wedding two summers ago. His father-in-law, former federal judge, Ralph F. Scalera, is an old and dear friend of mine. 1818 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19103 (215) 299-8000 TELEX: 845192 CABLE: DAYZIM DAY & ZIMMERMANN, INC. DATE July 31, 1989 PAGE NO. 2 TO The Honorable Samuel Skinner Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation I sensed that when I mentioned Cameron, you thought that whole discussion was getting bizzare, with little or nothing to do with the original intent of the call. This experience becomes another humorous vignette to add to the many in my business and government experience. People like us, who have lived with a broad circle of friends and acquaintences throughout business and government, frequently get tangled in mix ups and crossed connections that almost make sense. Fortunately, there is usually no harm done. Sensible or not, I did enjoy our chat. I am hopeful that you'll have the opportunity to call Joe instead of Jim sometime with the same intended purpose. D&Z has enjoyed many years of service to the Department of Transportation in a variety of capacities and rarely turns down an order. By the way, I'd like to offer congratulations. You've had a difficult job and appear to be doing quite well. Here's wishing you continued success. Sincerely, Janatha Vice President Joseph A. LaSala JAL/mm DAY & ZIMMERMANN, INC. 1818 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19103 PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL The Honorable Samuel Skinner Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Room 10200 Washington. D.C. 20590 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 August 5, 1989 Dear Bill: You have a lovely granddaughter who I enjoyed showing around. It was I who was the fortunate one. She is just as classy and nice as her grandfather. Sincerely, Samuel & K. Skinner The Honorable William Lehman House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Congress of the United States House of Representatives William Lehman Washington, D. b. 20515 Seventeenth District any 2nd Florida Mr Secretary when 20 my and daughte, you're tele geatert Heborah, catted her sad- she said - the mdn that ours all the trains and planes and Delta tooh ml mt. the phile Howl and the oval the and the cabnet noon and l not in his our chan and wrote a note" a special the the you topped off In our famly at pienie - T hands again, Dan Bill DEPARTMENT UNITED STATES OF OF AMERICA THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 July 10, 1989 Mr. Ken Lahner DuPage County Board 421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Dear Ken: Thanks for your kind letter and for the invitation to join you and Jack at the DuPage County picnic on July 22. As my staff has already informed you, I will be spending that entire weekend at an executive retreat with my senior staff. I hope you know how sorry I am to miss all the fun in Illinois. Rest assured, if I find any "billions" lying around, DuPage County will be among the first to know it! Please give Jack my best regards. With all best wishes, Sincerely, Samuel K. Skinner THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Postage and Fees Paid Department of WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 Transportation DOT 518 U.S.MAIL The Honorable Joseph Lieberman United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 6-5-89 Jue thanks for your Kind letter and Comments in the Compossional Recod. Son May 31, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL 5767 COMMENDING THE PRESIDENT Finally, there are those who still AND THE SECRETARY OF argue-even after the Erron Valdez TRANSPORTATION spill-that the pristine Arctic National Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I Refuge should be used for oil produc- rise to commend President Bush and tion. But if we continue along the Secretary of Transportation Samuel path initiated by Secretary Skinner Skinner for their recent decision or- and tighten the fuel efficiency stand- dering automakers to increase the gas ards, we will save billions of barrels of mileage of their passenger cars and oil. According to one estimate, Secre- imposing strict fines on those who fall tary Skinner's decision will result in below the standard. This is an impor- the saving of 4.6 billion barrels of oil tant step forward in integrating the during a period of 30 years. On the Nation's energy and evironmental poli- other hand, even uner the best as- cies. sumptions, the oil we might find in As a member of the Environment the Arctic Refuge would amount to 3.2 and Public Works Committee, I have billion barrels over 30 years. become acutely aware that the inte- I thank Secretary Skinner for his gration of our energy and environmen- leadership and urge him to work with tal policies is critical to many of the EPA Administrator Reilly in forging a major issues we face-including reau- comprehensive national approach to thorizing the Clean Air Act, fighting combining energy efficiency and envi- global warming, and preserving the ronmental protection. Arctic Refuge in Alaska. If energy use is the yardstick, the United States currently has one of the world's least efficient economies. Japan and West Germany both now produce about twice as much GNP per unit of energy as we do. The United States has no comprehensive energy policy that addresses the sources of 6-1-89 energy supply, the patterns of energy consumption, national security, and SKS: environmental protection. That is why Secretary Skinner's action represents such a positive step forward in demon- strating real leadership in this area. Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) had Some 123 million Americans now live some nice things to say about you on in areas which violate the national the Senate floor earlier this week. Suggest health-based ozone standard. Motor vehicles are the largest single contrib- a short handwritten note to him. utor to ozone, accounting for about 45 to 50 percent. Increasing the gas mile- 6R age of passenger cars will decrease the Galen emissions of hydrocarbons-a principal contributor to ozone-from the fuel distribution systems of automobiles, thereby helping to reduce the ozone levels in the air. We also have heard disconcerting evidence in the last several months about the potential effects of global warming. It is undisputed that the amount of carbon dioxide, the princi- pal greenhouse gas, has been steadily building since the industrial revolution and, unless there is something to Oso counteract the growing volumes of CO2. the Earth's atmosphere will heat up within our lifetime and certainly within the lifetimes of our children. Automobiles and light trucks ac- count for 20 to 25 percent of all U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. A car that OSKS gets only 18 miles per gallon-the cur- rent average for cars-will produce more than 57 tons of CO2 during its lifetime. A car that gets 26.5 miles per gallon, the standard for the 1989 fleet, will emit 20 tons less. And the 1990 model, based on the Secretary's deci- sion, will emit even fewer tons of CO2.