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Originally Processed With FOIA(s):
FOIA Number:
1998-0095-F
1998-0095-F
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:
Policy Development, White House Office of
Series:
McGettigan, Marianne, Files
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08160
Folder ID Number:
08160-016
Folder Title:
Hate Crimes
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ID# 141059
THE WHITE HOUSE
CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET
INCOMING
DATE RECEIVED: MAY 15, 1990
NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. BENJAMIN L. HOOKS
SUBJECT: COMMENDS THE PRESIDENT FOR SIGNING THE HATE
CRIMES STATISTICS ACT
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MARIANNE MCGETTIGAN
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REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE
(ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590
KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING
LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS
MANAGEMENT.
DEPARTMENT
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ASSOCIATION
NAACP
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
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4805 DRIVE. BALTIMORE, MD 21215-3297 (301) 358-8900
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May 8, 1990
BENJAMIN L. HOOKS
Executive Director/CEO
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
With one stroke of your pen, you have told racists, bigots
and hate mongers everywhere that violence based on race, religion
or sexual orientation will not be tolerated by the Bush
Administration. I want to thank you formaily and personally for
your commitment to human rights for all Americans.
While we Americans don't always agree on policy, focus or
direction, right-thinking people recognize integrity when they see
1t.
1 saw it Monday, April 23, and I have applauded it.
Having been the target of race haters for more than 80 years,
we at the NAACP view the signing of the Hate Crimes Statistics Act
as a major step in the direction of a bias-free America.
Even as I pen this letter, our national headquarters in
Baltimore, Maryland remains under 24-hour police guard, stemming
from racial attacks made against us. More than most Americans, we
know the danger that bigots pose to the security and stability of
this nation and our society.
Justice challenged anywhere threatens justice everywhere.
Your signing of the hate crimes bill shows that you understand
this and that you will fight to ensure that justice reigns for all
Americans.
We know this legislation will not halt race-oriented
violence. But we believe it will do much toward helping us
understand the dimensions of that violence and toward devising
ways to rid our society of it.
AS we have commended Congress for passing this bill, we now
commend you for signing it.
Sincerely,
Ben
Benjamin L. Hooks
Executive Director