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VIDEO MESSAGE
NFL ALUMNI "OLD HERO" AWARDS DINNER
GOOD EVENING. IT'S ALWAYS WONDERFUL TO RETURN TO
THE "CRESCENT CITY", ESPECIALLY ON THE EVE OF WHAT
PROMISES TO BE ANOTHER GREAT SUPER BOWL. AND I WANT TO
THANK JACK KEMP, ONE OF PRO FOOTBALL'S GREATEST ALUMNI,
FOR STANDING IN FOR ME TONIGHT.
I'M TOLD THAT WHEN BOB HOPE ACCEPTED THE FIRST
"OLD HERO AWARD" HE REMARKED THAT NOT ONLY DID HE NOT
FEEL MUCH LIKE A HERO, BUT HE DIDN'T FEEL ALL THAT OLD
EITHER. I'LL SECOND BOTH HIS SENTIMENTS THIS EVENING.
WHILE IT'S A GREAT HONOR TO BE THE CO-RECIPIENT OF
THIS YEAR'S PRESTIGIOUS AWARD, I WOULD BE REMISS NOT TO
HIGHLIGHT THE HEROS OF COVENANT HOUSE WHO FIGHT
LONELINESS, HOPELESSNESS, AND DRUG USE AMONG OUR YOUNG
PEOPLE EVERY DAY. WHENEVER THERE'S A LOST OR LONELY
VOICE CALLING OUT FOR HELP IN NEW ORLEANS OR SEVERAL
OTHER CITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY, CHANCES ARE THAT A
COVENANT HOUSE VOLUNTEER WILL BE THERE TO LISTEN.
- 2 -
AND I'D ALSO LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR HONORING
BARBARA THIS EVENING. IN 45 YEARS OF MARRIAGE, SHE HAS
BEEN AT MY RIGHT HAND AND A ROLE MODEL OF GRACE UNDER
PRESSURE AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS. IN HER SPARE TIME,
AND IT'S A MARVEL THAT SHE HAS ANY, BARBARA WORKS TO
HELP STAMP OUT ILLITERACY. IT'S A TALL ORDER, A
CONDITION THAT AFFECTS MILLIONS OF AMERICANS, BUT IF
ANYONE CAN HELP SOLVE IT, I KNOW IT'S BARBARA.
LET ME CLOSE BY ACKNOWLEDGING THE WORK OF THE NFL
ALUMNI. AS ROLE MODELS FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE; YOU HAVE
A TREMENDOUS RESPONSIBILITY -- NOT ONLY DURING YOUR
PLAYING DAYS BUT AFTERWARDS -- THAT EACH OF YOU READILY
ACCEPTS. AND THROUGH GENEROUS EVENTS LIKE TONIGHT'S,
YOU GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
BARBARA JOINS ME IN THANKING YOU FOR THE "OLD
HERO" AWARD. HAVE A GREAT EVENING, AND GOD BLESS YOU
ALL.
#
#
#
VIDEO MESSAGE FOR
THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
THE FUTURE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT MEANS MORE THAN THE
FUTURE OF YOUR LOCAL PARK, OR EVEN A COMMUNITY -- IT
MEANS THE FUTURE OF OUR WORLD. EACH OF US HAS A ROLE
TO PLAY IN SAFEGUARDING OUR ENVIRONMENT. AND NOTHING
GIVES ME MORE CONFIDENCE IN OUR YOUNG GENERATION THAN
TO SEE WHAT THEY'RE DOING TO PROTECT THE GIFTS THAT
NATURE HAS GIVEN US. GOVERNMENT CAN'T DO IT ALONE.
EVERY AMERICAN HAS TO TAKE THE INITIATIVE -- TO
RECYCLE, CONSERVE ENERGY, OR JUST PLANT A TREE --
BECAUSE IF EVERYONE FINDS A WAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE,
WE WILL PRESERVE OUR PRECIOUS EARTH.
# # #
VIDEO MESSAGE FOR THE FINE FOUNDATION
LAST SEPTEMBER, I INVITED OUR NATION'S GOVERNORS
TO JOIN ME AT AN HISTORIC EDUCATION SUMMIT. THERE WE
AGREED TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR ALL
AMERICANS AND PREPARE AMERICA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.
ONE IMPORTANT WAY TO WORK TOWARDS THIS GOAL IS TO
RECOGNIZE PROMISING SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS THAT
DEMONSTRATE INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE.
WELL, I AM so PLEASED TO SEE THAT IOWA, A STATE
WHICH HAS LONG TAKEN THE LEAD IN EDUCATION, IS ONCE
AGAIN LEADING THE NATION BY DEVELOPING AN OUTSTANDING
WAY TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN ITS
SCHOOLS.
THROUGH THE PROGRAMS OF IOWA'S FINE FOUNDATION,
SCHOOLS ARE EVALUATED ON THEIR PROGRESS, RECOGNIZED FOR
EXCELLENCE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE LESSONS LEARNED AT
ONE SCHOOL ARE SHARED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THIS IS
JUST THE KIND OF EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAM GOVERNOR BRANSTAD
AND I TALKED ABOUT AT THE EDUCATION SUMMIT. PROGRAMS
LIKE THE FINE FOUNDATION'S ARE A MODEL FOR HOW WE CAN
STRIVE TO MAKE THE IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE
THIS NATION'S CHILDREN WITH THE BEST EDUCATION
POSSIBLE.
- 2 -
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE IN
EDUCATION. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
NELSON LUND
ASSOCIATE of COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Taping Session: (1) The FINE
Foundation, (2) the National Wildlife Federation
and (3) NFL Alumni "Old Hero" Awards Dinner
At the request of James W. Cicconi, Counsel's office has reviewed
the captioned scripts. We have no legal objections to the
contents of these scripts. We are assuming that the programs,
organizations, and individuals mentioned have been appropriately
investigated. We are also assuming that the factual statements
have been checked for accuracy.
We appreciate having had the opportunity to review these scripts.
CC: James W. Cicconi
90 : 212 9103068
Chinss
104190SS
Document No.
This has been put on
MEMORANDUM
the Schedule For 10:00 am
IMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, TUES., JAN. 16
The FINE Foundation
tomorrow
The National Wildlife Federation
Kristen
NFL Alumni "Old Hero" Awards Dinne
(1/12 - draft one)
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
PINKERTON N/C
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
DELAND
FITZWATER
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
2:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
40:6v 11 :6th gl 91030.68 68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Sheehan
1/12/90
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: FINE
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE FOR THE FINE FOUNDATION
Last September, I invited our nation's governors to join me
historic
agreed to work together to improve
at an Education Summit. There we began the critical work of
education planning how for to all make americans and to keep America's and prepare schools this Emerica strong. for And the one zlot century
of the most significant ideas to come out of that Summit was the
One important way WORK towards goal is to recognize
promising importance of recognizing schools and programs that demonstrate
innovation and excellence.
Well, I am so pleased to see that Iowa, a state which has
long taken the lead in education, is once again leading the
nation by developing an outstanding way to recognize and
encourage excellence in its schools.
Through the programs of Iowa's FINE Foundation, schools are
critically evaluated on their progress, recognized for excellence
and most importantly, the lessons learned at one school are
shared
adopted throughout the state. This is just the kind of
exceptional program Governor Branstad and I talked about at the
Education Summit. And programs like the FINE Foundation's are a
111 to
model for how we can strive make the improvements necessary to
provide this nation's children with the best education possible.
Thank you for your dedication to excellence in education.
God bless you all.
#
#
#
Sheehan
1/12/90
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: WILD
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE FOR
THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
The future of our environment means more than the future of
your local park, or even a community -- it means the future of
our world. And each of us has a role to play in protecting safeguarding our our young
and nothing gives me more confidencein your
environment. Recently, I signed legislation to add over 100,000
generation than to see what youre doll they're doing to protect the
new acres to the Everglades National Park. It's an important
gifts that nature has given us.
step in protecting wildlife and our natural resources, but the
government can't do it alone. Every American has to take the
initiative -- to recycle, conserve energy, or just plant a
tree -- because if everyone finds a way to make a difference, we
will preserve our precious earth.
#
#
#
Tron
January 16, 1990
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: NFL
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE
one
NFL ALUMNI "OLD HERO" AWARDS DINNER
Good evening. It's always wonderful to return to the
"Crescent City", especially on the eve of what promises to be
another great Super Bowl. Cind I want to thank Jack Kemp for
standing in for me tonight.
I'm told that when Bob Hope accepted the first "Old Hero
Award" he remarked that not only did he not feel much like a
Bates
hero, but he didn't feel all that old either. I'll second both
his sentiments this evening.
While it's a great honor to be the co-recipient of this
year's prestigious award, I would be remiss not to highlight the
mentioned
good work of Father Bruce Ritter, founder of the Covenant House
Every day he heros of Covenant House are daily engaged fight in the war against
who
loneliness, hopelessness, and drug use among our young people
every day.
Whenever there's a lost or lonely voice calling out for help in
New Orleans or several other cities around the country, chances
are that a Covenant House volunteer will be there to listen.
And I'd also like to thank you for honoring Barbara this
evening. In 45 years of marriage, she has been at my right hand
and a role model of grace under pressure and concern for others.
In her spare time, and it's a marvel that she has any, Barbara
works to help stamp out illiteracy. It's a tall order, a
condition that affects millions of Americans, but if anyone can
help solve it, I know it's Barbara.
2
L
And let me close by acknowledging the work of the NFL
as rale models for our young people,
Alumni. More young Americans find their role models in sports
than in any other profession. As such you have a tremendous
responsibility -- not only during your playing days but
afterwards -- that each of you readily accepts. And through
generous events like tonight's in which you give back to the
community® you make a difference.
Barbara joins me in thanking you for the "Old Hero" award.
Have a great evening, and God bless you all.
#
Sec. to Kemp accept award POTOS- Bates
# will # be there for
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
He's one of
CAPITOL Hill's great
institutions 1 a
public sevant of
the fust rank.
insert
104190SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1/13/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, TUES., JAN.
PRESIDENTIAL TAPING SESSION: 1. The FINE Foundation
2. The National Wildlife Federatio
SUBJECT:
3. NFL Alumni "Old Hero" Awards Di
(1/12 - draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
DELAND
FITZWATER
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
2:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
See comments on NFL Dinner
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Tron
January 16, 1990
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: NFL
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE
NFL ALUMNI "OLD HERO" AWARDS DINNER
Good evening. It's always wonderful to return to the
"Crescent City", especially on the eve of what promises to be
another great Super Bowl.
I'm told that when Bob Hope accepted the first "Old Hero
Award" he remarked that not only did he not feel much like a
hero, but he didn't feel all that old either. I'll second both
Need to specify why he he's mentioned
his sentiments this evening.
While it's a great honor to be the co-recipient of this
year's prestigious award, I would be remiss not to highlight the
good work of Father Bruce Ritter, founder of the Covenant House.
The heros of Covenant House are daily engaged in the war against
loneliness, hopelessness, and drug use among our young people.
Whenever there's a lost or lonely voice calling out for help in
New Orleans or several other cities around the country, chances
are that a Covenant House volunteer will be there to listen.
And I'd also like to thank you for honoring Barbara this
evening. In 45 years of marriage, she has been at my right hand
and a role model of grace under pressure and concern for others.
In her spare time, and it's a marvel that she has any, Barbara
works to help stamp out illiteracy. It's a tall order, a
condition that affects millions of Americans, but if anyone can
solve it, I know it's Barbara.
2
And let me close by acknowledging the work of the NFL
Alumni. More young Americans find their role models in sports
than in any other profession. As such, you have a tremendous
responsibility -- not only during your playing days but
afterwards -- that each of you readily accepts. And through
generous events like tonight's in which you give back to the
community,_you make a difference.
Barbara joins me in thanking you for the "Old Hero" award.
Have a great evening, and God bless you all.
#
#
#
Jack Kemp will be there to accept award
be mentioned to that effect.
on behalf of POTUS. Something should
104190SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1/13/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, TUES., JAN. 16
PRESIDENTIAL TAPING SESSION: 1. The FINE Foundation
2. The National Wildlife Federation
SUBJECT:
3. NFL Alumni "Old Hero" Awards Dinne
(1/12 - draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
PINKERTON
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
DELAND
FITZWATER
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
2:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Alcomments
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Sheehan
1/12/90
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: FINE
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE FOR THE FINE FOUNDATION
Last September, I invited our nation's governors to join me
at an Education Summit. There we began the critical work of
planning how to make and keep America's schools strong. And one
of the most significant ideas to come out of that Summit was the
importance of recognizing schools and programs that demonstrate
innovation and excellence.
Well, I am so pleased to see that Iowa, a state which has
long taken the lead in education, is once again leading the
nation by developing an outstanding way to recognize and
encourage excellence in its schools.
Through the programs of Iowa's FINE Foundation, schools are
critically evaluated on their progress, recognized for excellence
and most importantly, the lessons learned at one school are
adopted throughout the state. This is just the kind of
exceptional program Governor Branstad and I talked about at the
Education Summit. And programs like the FINE Foundation's are a
model for how we can strive make the improvements necessary to
provide this nation's children with the best education possible.
Thank you for your dedication to excellence in education.
God bless you all.
#
#
#
Sheehan
1/12/90
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: WILD
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE FOR
THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
The future of our environment means more than the future of
your local park, or even a community -- it means the future of
our world. And each of us has a role to play in protecting our
environment. Recently, I signed legislation to add over 100, 000
new acres to the Everglades National Park. It's an important
step in protecting wildlife and our natural resources, but the
government can't do it alone. Every American has to take the
initiative -- to recycle, conserve energy, or just plant a
tree -- because if everyone finds a way to make a difference, we
will preserve our precious earth.
# # #
Tron
January 16, 1990
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: NFL
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE
NFL ALUMNI "OLD HERO" AWARDS DINNER
Good evening. It's always wonderful to return to the
"Crescent City", especially on the eve of what promises to be
another great Super Bowl.
I'm told that when Bob Hope accepted the first "Old Hero
Award" he remarked that not only did he not feel much like a
hero, but he didn't feel all that old either. I'll second both
his sentiments this evening.
While it's a great honor to be the co-recipient of this
year's prestigious award, I would be remiss not to highlight the
good work of Father Bruce Ritter, founder of the Covenant House.
The heros of Covenant House are da engaged they in the war against
wage pight
Enery
day
loneliness, hopelessness, and drug use among our young people.
Whenever there's a lost or lonely voice calling out for help in
New Orleans or several other cities around the country, chances
are that a Covenant House volunteer will be there to listen.
And I'd also like to thank you for honoring Barbara this
evening. In 45 years of marriage, she has been at my right hand
and a role model of grace under pressure and concern for others.
In her spare time, and it's a marvel that she has any, Barbara
works to help stamp out illiteracy. It's a tall order, a
condition that affects millions of Americans, but if anyone can
solve it, I know it's Barbara.
2
And #et me close by acknowledging the work of the NFL
Alumni. More young Americans find their role models in sports
As role models for our young people
than in any other profession As such, you have a tremendous
responsibility -- not only during your playing days but
afterwards -- that each of you readily accepts. And through
generous and events like tonight's J in which you give back to the
community, you make a difference.
Barbara joins me in thanking you for the "Old Hero" award.
Have a great evening, and God bless you all.
#
#
#
104190SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1/13/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, TUES., JAN. 16
PRESIDENTIAL TAPING SESSION: 1. The FINE Foundation
2. The National Wildlife Federation
SUBJECT:
3. NFL Alumni "Old Hero" Awards Dinne
(1/12 - draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
DELAND
FITZWATER
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
2:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
N/C
1/15/90
89 DEC I6 A 9 45
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Draft Video Messages
I have indicated our comments on the attached draft. I have
minor comments on the FINE Foundation and the NFL Alumni "Old Hero"
Awards Dinner draft scripts.
CC: James W. Cicconi
104190SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1/13/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, TUES., JAN. 16
PRESIDENTIAL TAPING SESSION: 1. The FINE Foundation
2. The National Wildlife Federation
SUBJECT:
3. NFL Alumni "Old Hero" Awards Dinne
(1/12 - draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
DELAND
FITZWATER
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
2:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Sheehan
1/12/90
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: FINE
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE FOR THE FINE FOUNDATION
historic Last September, I invited our nation's governors to join me
agreed to work together to
at an Education Summit. There we began the critical work of
an improve education for all Americans and prepare America for the 210t
planning how to make and keep America's schools strong. And one
century
of the most significant ideas to come out of that Summit was the
One important way to work towards this goal is to recognize promising
importance of recognizing schools and programs that demonstrate
innovation and excellence.
Well, I am so pleased to see that Iowa, a state which has
long taken the lead in education, is once again leading the
nation by developing an outstanding way to recognize and
encourage excellence in its schools.
Through the programs of Iowa's FINE Foundation, schools are
critically evaluated on their progress, recognized for excellence
and, most importantly, the lessons learned at one school are
shared
adopted throughout the state. This is just the kind of
exceptional program Governor Branstad and I talked about at the
Education Summit. And programs like the FINE Foundation's are a
to
model for how we can strive/make the improvements necessary to
provide this nation's children with the best education possible.
Thank you for your dedication to excellence in education.
God bless you all.
# # #
Sheehan
1/12/90
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: WILD
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE FOR
THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
The future of our environment means more than the future of
your local park, or even a community -- it means the future of
our world. And each of us has a role to play in protecting our
environment. Recently, I signed legislation to add over 100,000
new acres to the Everglades National Park. It's an important
step in protecting wildlife and our natural resources, but the
government can't do it alone. Every American has to take the
initiative -- to recycle, conserve energy, or just plant a
tree -- because if everyone finds a way to make a difference, we
will preserve our precious earth.
#
#
#
Tron
January 16, 1990
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: NFL
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE
NFL ALUMNI "OLD HERO" AWARDS DINNER
Good evening. It's always wonderful to return to the
"Crescent City", especially on the eve of what promises to be
another great Super Bowl.
I'm told that when Bob Hope accepted the first "Old Hero
Award" he remarked that not only did he not feel much like a
hero, but he didn't feel all that old either. I'll second both
his sentiments this evening.
While it's a great honor to be the co-recipient of this
year's prestigious award, I would be remiss not to highlight the
good work of Father Bruce Ritter, founder of the Covenant House.
The heros of Covenant House are daily engaged in the war against
loneliness, hopelessness, and drug use among our young people.
Whenever there's a lost or lonely voice calling out for help in
New Orleans or several other cities around the country, chances
are that a Covenant House volunteer will be there to listen.
And I'd also like to thank you for honoring Barbara this
evening. In 45 years of marriage, she has been at my right hand
and a role model of grace under pressure and concern for others.
In her spare time, and it's a marvel that she has any, Barbara
works to help stamp out illiteracy. It's a tall order, a
condition that affects millions of Americans, but if anyone can
help solve it, I know it's Barbara.
xx
2
And let me close by acknowledging the work of the NFL
Alumni. More young Americans find their role models in sports
than in any other profession. As such, you have a tremendous
responsibility -- not only during your playing days but
afterwards -- that each of you readily accepts. And through
generous events like tonight's in which you give back to the
community, you make a difference.
Barbara joins me in thanking you for the "Old Hero" award.
Have a great evening, and God bless you all.
#
#
#
104190SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM6 1990
CEQ
1/13/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2:00 PM, TUES. , JAN. 16
PRESIDENTIAL TAPING SESSION: 1. The FINE Foundation
2. The National Wildlife Federation
SUBJECT:
3. NFL Alumni "Old Hero" Awards Dinne
(1/12 - draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
PINKERTON
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
DELAND
FITZWATER
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
2:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
CEQ
The proposed video message for
the National Wildlife Federation does
Not-bget to the heart of that
organizations request.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
& the suggest that some language Ext. 2702 from
the Presidents remarks at the EPA youth
awards Ceremony (December) be incorporated.
Sheehan
1/12/90
1990 JAN 12 PM 7: 14
Draft one
Title: WILD
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE FOR
THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
The future of our environment means more than the future of
your local park, or even a community -- it means the future of
our world. And each of us has a role to play in protecting our
environment.
Recently, I signed legislation to add over 100,000
new acres to the Everglades National Park. It's an important
step in protecting wildlife and our natural resources, but the
government can't do it alone. Every American has to take the
initiative -- to recycle, conserve energy, or just plant a
tree -- because if everyone finds a way to make a difference, we
will preserve our precious earth.
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replace this sertence w/ something
from Pres. Bush nemarks at
EPA Environmental youth awarde
Cerenony at the 0 EOB in
December,
SENT BY:CEQ
; 1-16-90 ; 4:21PM :
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To DAVID
Working for the Nature of Temorrow.
NATIONAL WILDLIFE PEDERATION, 1400 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC. 20036-2206 (202) 797-6800
Office of the President
January 4, 1990
The Honorable George Bush
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Knowing of your interest in education and the environment,
I am writing to enlist your assistance in a now initiative aimed
at getting America's young people and their schools actively
involved in improving the environment.
The National Wildlife Federation and the Discovery Channel are
teaming up to produce a television special that will reveal ways
in which middle and high school students unknowingly contribute.
to the causes of environmental problems. But more importantly,
it will highlight the work of students nationwide who are finding
innovative ways of solving those problems. Through their
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example, we hope to empower thousands of other students to "make
a difference."
A brief Presidential message stressing the importance of
individual action to save the environment will go a long way
toward impressing students with the need to get involved. As our
program will have the look of a television newscast, we would
require only a brief "soundbite, 11 of 20 to 30 seconds in length,
which could be taped at your convenience anytime before February
9th. While H recognize the difficulty of adding to your already
crowded schedule, I hope you will consider this an opportunity to
onhance your efforts on behalf of education, the environment and
volunteerism.
Our radio/telovision division will contact the White House for
your response. Any questions may be directed to our director of
radio and television, Phil Kavits, at (202) 797-6850.
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Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
day
JAY D. HAIR
JDH/pk
VIDEO MESSAGE
ILEITIS & COLITIS FOUNDATION
IT'S A GREAT PLEASURE TO BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU
TONIGHT AS YOU SUPPORT A CAUSE THAT IS CLOSE TO MY
HEART AND, OF COURSE, BARBARA'S. THANKS TO THE
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ILEITIS AND COLITIS, EVERY DAY
DEDICATED RESEARCHERS ARE WORKING TO CURE THESE
TERRIBLE DISEASES THAT AFFECT NEARLY 2 MILLION
AMERICANS.
ONE OF THOSE AMERICANS, MY SON MARVIN, I KNOW IS
WITH YOU TONIGHT AND BARBARA AND I ARE PLEASED TO SERVE
WITH HIM AND MARGARET AS HONORARY CHAIRMEN OF THIS
TREMENDOUS EVENT. WE ONLY WISH WE COULD BE WITH ALL OF
YOU - OUR FRIENDS - TO THANK YOU PERSONALLY FOR THE
COMMUNITY EFFORT THAT HAS MADE THIS DINNER SUCH A
SUCCESS.
MY CONGRATULATIONS, Too, TO SECRETARY AND MRS.
BAKER. YOU COULD NOT HAVE MADE A BETTER CHOICE FOR
1990 GREAT TEXANS OF THE YEAR.
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THE MEDICAL ADVANCES MADE TOWARD CURING ILEITIS
AND COLITIS ARE ENCOURAGING, AND EACH OF YOU IS PLAYING
AN IMPORTANT PART IN THAT PROGRESS. YOUR GENEROSITY AND
DEDICATION ARE NEEDED WEAPONS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST
THESE DISEASES, AND IT IS A FIGHT THAT WE WILL WIN.
THANK YOU FOR CARING. THAT'S WHAT AMERICA IS ALL
ABOUT. GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS THIS GREAT COUNTRY.
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