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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S; 1998-0528-F 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: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Backup Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13841 Folder ID Number: 13841-001 Folder Title: National Literacy Honors 11/22/92 [OA 7583] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 23 2 3 RCV BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 11-20-92 ; 4:26PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE+ 2024566218:# 1 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DATE: 11/20/92 PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO: NAME: DAN SPEECHWRITING McGROARTY ORGANIZATION: FROM: SINSAN GREEN PHONE: X7905 TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES 3 INCLUDING COVER LETTER. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please let me know what you think - thanks to you + Jeanne both Susan N AS POSSIBLE feauril- Please hey for feb ] RCV BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 11-20-92 ; 4:27PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE- 2024566218:# 2 OPENING Barbara and I are delighted to welcome you all to the White House for this third National Literacy Honors. Today we are celebrating the extraordinary, ordinary people who are helping us build a truly literate America, and we are honored to share this celebration with all of you. I think about the idea that is America, and the freedom that inspires that idea -- "the single, shining principle of freedom." our founding fathers said that "we the people of the United States" had to "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity." And they knew we could not truly secure these blessings that freedom if we were not a literate people. Our society needs literate citizens to meet its growing challenges and make itself healthy and safe. Our economy requires a more and more literate work force -- not just in the future, but today, right now. Our children need literate parents to help them learn and grow as they should. And our democracy absolutely depends on a literate populace. Tonight we are honoring Americans who are helping in brave, creative ways to secure the blessings of liberty to themselves and their posterity. They have helped by enriching their own lives and those around them with the knowledge and skills that lead to literacy. They stand as examples of thousands of others who are doing the same great service to the idea that is America. I fervently hope that tonight they will inspire millions more to join them. And now we're in for a very special evening. RCV BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 11-20-92 ; 4:27PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE- 2024566218:# 3 CLOSING What a wonderful evening this has been ... what amazing people our country has working for literacy. Barbara and I are deeply grateful to be able to share this with all of you. Our eloquent Czech friend, Vaclav Havel, once told us that democracy is an ideal, and that we Americans are closer to the ideal because we have been pursuing it without interruption for 200 years. A fully literate society is also an ideal, always to be earnestly sought. If we believe in the ideal of democracy, then we have to believe in literacy for all, so that all Americans can live as well and as freely as possible, now and for generations to come. Thank you for all you've done, and for all you will continue to do. God bless you and this great country of ours, the United States of America. Good night. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 20 November 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR SUSAN GREEN FROM: DAN MC GROARTY/ JEANNIE BUNTON for for Drug SUBJECT: COMMENTS ON NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS Susan: Shortly after reading the drafts, Dan had to leave the building on business and asked that I send this to you on his behalf. Thanks so much for sending the drafts over for review. Dan has just a couple of comments: Open: second graph, last sentence: "a literate people" may be difficult to say; a small verbal glitch could easily be rendered as "illiterate" people. Close: second graph, first sentence: rather than refer to Havel as "our eloquent Czech friend", perhaps would be better to say "statesman and scholar". RCV BY: 11-19-92 :12:09PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE:# 1 Literacy Honors "Script" CC: LF-SPR FOR GB-BB Julie Cools SMITH.HEMION Jean Bunton Office (202) 797-4840 (O) (speechwriting Fax (202) 797-4847 (F) FYI (Room 111/2) Fax Cover Sheet OEOB Date: 11.19.92 To: CATHY FENTON Company: Fax Number: 202-456-6235 From: KAREN APPLE Number of Pages Including Cover Sheet: 13 Comments: Sorry about the mescominicition E delay in sending you the President's & Mrs. Bushs Script If all the pages to follow are not clearly legible, please call us as soon as possible at (202) 797-4840 please call to infurm receipt Thank you. Karen Gpa RCV BY: 11-19-92 :12:09PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE;# 2 29. (7) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #1 . BILLY DUVALL (Mrs. Bush, Billy Duvail) MUSIC: PRESENTATION (LIVE MARINE ORCH.) (MRS. BUSH AND BILLY DUVALL ENTER STAGE ) MRS. BUSH Billy Duvall (BILL-EE DOO-VAHL), you serve not only as an example of what can be achieved through hard work and determination, but also as a person who belleves in using his new found skills to encourage others. For bringing the message of literacy and volunteering your time and energy to motivate and lead in this campaign. And for your efforts as a member of the Kentucky Literacy Commission to set policy for the state. (MORE) RCV BY: :11-19-92 :12:10PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE:# 3 30. (7) PRESENTATION.TO HONOREE #1 - BILLY DUVALL (Cont'd) MRS. BUSH (CONT'D) We are proud to present to you this symbol of your achlevement Congratulations, Billy Duvall. (MRS. BUSH PUTS THE MEDAL ON BILLY DUVALL AND CONGRATULATES HIM.) (APPLAUSE) SEGUE: LONG PLAYOFF (LIVE MARINE ORCH.) (THEY RETURN TO THEIR SEATS.) (INTO: COMMERCIAL #1) RCV BY: 11-19-92 12:10PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE:# 4 38. (11) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #2 . REGINA LYNN (President Bush, Regina Lynn) MUSIC: PRESENTATION (LIVE) (PRESIDENT BUSH AND REGINA LYNN WALK ON TO THE STAGE.) PRESIDENT BUSH Regina Lynn (REE-GEE-NAH LIN)....your father was an inspiration when you were growing up. He'll certainly be proud to know you are about to graduate college and apply your hard-earned skills to teach others the joys of literacy. For overcoming shyness, fear and the burdens of being a single parent to achieve your goals and carry the torch to others still in the dark....The National Literacy Honors (MORE) RCV BY: 11-19-92 :12:11PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE:# 5 39. (11) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #2 - REGINA LYNN (Cont'd) PRESIDENT BUSH (CONT'D) proudly makes note of your courage by presenting you with this symbol of achievement. Congratulations, Regina Lynn. (PRESIDENT BUSH PUTS THE MEDAL ON REGINA LYNN AND CONGRATULATES HIM.) (APPLAUSE) SEGUE: PLAYOFF (LIVE MARINE ORCH.) (THEY RETURN TO THEIR SEATS.) (INTO: INTRO EDDIE VAN HALEN) RCV BY: 111-19-92 :12:11PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE;# 6 48. (14) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #3 - HARTLEY & MELIA PEAVEY (Mrs. Bush, Hartley Peavey, Melia Peavey) MUSIC: PRESENTATION(LIVE) (MRS. BUSH AND HARTLEY & MELIA PEAVEY WALK ON TO THE STAGE.) MRS. BUSH Hartley (HEART-LEE) and Melia (MUH-LEE-A PEE-VEE) Peavey....In setting up a program to improve literary skills for your employees in a highly technical workplace, you not only demonstrated sound business practices, increasing the quality and productivity of your workers, but you also gave them an opportunity for advancement that would have been denied without those skills. For your continuing commitment to creating a model to emulate in the drive to keep America competitive in (MORE) RCV BY: :11-19-92 :12:11PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE:# 7 49. (14) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #3 # HARTLEY & MELIA PEAVEY (Cont'd) MRS. BUSH (CONT'D) the world marketplace. The National Literacy Honors is happy to recognize your dedication and accomplishments. Congratulations, Hartley and Melia Peavey. (MRS. BUSH PUTS A MEDAL ON BOTH HARTLEY AND MELIA AND CONGRATULATES THEM.) (APPLAUSE) SEGUE: LONG PLAYOFF (LIVE MARINE ORCH.) (THEY RETURN TO THEIR SEATS.) (INTO: COMMERCIAL #2/ABC PROMO) RCV BY: :11-19-92 :12:12PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE;# 8 57. (18) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #4 . FRANK GORDON (President Bush, Frank Gordon) MUSIC: PRESENTATION (LIVE) (PRESIDENT BUSH AND FRANK GORDON WALK ON TO THE STAGE.) PRESIDENT BUSH The Honorable Frank X. Gordon, Junior (FRANK GOR-DONE) Retired Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court....\ When you were asked at the close of your tenure on the bench - over twenty- seven years of service - what was your most important and far- reaching decision, you replied, "the setting up of a literacy program for young offenders." Your program now serves all who are in need In Arizona. And for turning around the lives of so many who have replaced despair (MORE) RCV BY: 111-19-92 :12:12PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE:# 9 58. (18) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #4 - FRANK GORDON (Cont'd) PRESIDENT BUSH (CONT'D) with hope...." The National Literacy Honors pays honor to you with this symbol of creativity and commitment. Congratulations, Frank X. Gordon, Junior. (PRESIDENT BUSH PUTS THE MEDAL ON FRANK GORDON AND CONGRATULATES HIM.) (APPLAUSE) SEGUE: PLAYOFF (LIVE MARINE ORCH.) (THEY RETURN TO THEIR SEATS.) (INTO: INTRO CLINT HOLMES/INTRO "BEAUTY & THE BEAST") RCV BY: 11-19-92 :12:12PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE;#10 78. (27) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #5 TONY HERNANDEZ (Mrs. Bush, Tony Hernandez) MUSIC: PRESENTATION (LIVE) (MRS. BUSH AND TONY HERNANDEZ WALK ON TO THE STAGE.) MRS. BUSH Tony Hernandez (TON-EE HER- NAN-DEZ) you once described your illiteracy as "being in a cage." But you decided to do something about it and you liberated yourself. Inspired by your oldest son who made a deal to improve his grades if you would go back to school, both of you have been rewarded for your efforts. For becoming an advocate amongst Hispanics of the advantage of education (MORE) RCV BY: 11-19-92 :12:13PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE:#11 79. (27) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #5 . TONY HERNANDEZ (Cont'd) MRS. BUSH (CONT'D) And for demonstrating there Is no shame in not being able to read....only in not doing anything about it The National Literacy Honors presents this symbol of achievement to you, with admiration and thanks. Congratulation, Tony Hernandez. (MRS. BUSH PUTS THE MEDAL ON TONY HERNANDEZ AND CONGRATULATES HIM.) (APPLAUSE) SEGUE: PLAYOFF (LIVE MARINE ORCH.) (THEY RETURN TO THEIR SEATS.) (INTO: INTRO REBA MCENTIRE VIDEO) RCV BY: 111-19-92 :12:13PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE:#12 91. (33) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #6 . KURT SCHMOKE (President Bush, Kurt Schmoke) MUSIC: PRESENTATION (LIVE) (PRESIDENT BUSH AND KURT SCHMOKE WALK ON TO THE STAGE.) PRESIDENT BUSH Mayor Kurt Schmoke (KURT SHM- OAK)....You were the recipient of an outstanding education, and have used It in the service of others in whatever capacity you found yourself. Your pledge to make the City of Baltimore "The City That Reads" was and is an oath that bears fruit continuously since you took office. For your constant care and support of an Ideal that has become an example to municipalities across the (MORE) RCV BY: 11-19-92 :12:14PM ; SOCIAL OFFICE:#13 92. (33) PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #6 - KURT SCHMOKE (Cont'd) PRESIDENT BUSH (CONT'D) nation....The National Literacy Honors, with gratitude and respect, presents you with this symbol of excellence and vision. Congratulation, Kurt Schmoke. (PRESIDENT BUSH PUTS THE MEDAL ON KURT SCHMOKE AND CONGRATULATES HIM.) (APPLAUSE) SEGUE: LONG PLAYOFF (LIVE MARINE ORCH.) (THEY RETURN TO THEIR SEATS.) (INTO: COMMERCIAL #5) WE OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHWRITING FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET Number of Pages (Including Cover) 3 To SUSAN GREEN Fax Number 6235 Date 18 NOV. 92 From JBUNION Office Number 7750 ****** COMMENTS ****** DAN HAS REVIEWED THESE DRAFTS. FOR YOUR INFORMAL COMMENTS. JB Bunton Nov. 18, 1992 [HONORS.1/OPEN] PROPOSED PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS THE EAST ROOM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1992 4:30 P.M. Barbara and I are delighted to welcome you all to the East Room of the White House. Today we celebrate and honor those who have taken the path to literacy -- and the people who have given to make that journey possible. Many of you faced great obstacles to achieve your goals, while others put your own hard-won skills to use by serving those who needed help. Whatever the route, you've arrived at the place where your lives are forever changed for the better -- because of your ability to read and understand the written word. By enlarging your literacy skills, you enrich our lives -- as a people and a nation. It was James Madison who said, "A well-instructed people alone can be permanently a free people." For the past three years, one of our highest priorities has been to help every adult American become literate by the year 2000. The urgency increases with each passing year. Our country's strength, the well-being of our fellowman, and the realization of the American Dream -- all -- are tied to the benefits of literacy. Thank you, each and every one, for coming together to address this critical national issue. I think we're in for a very special evening. # # # Bunton Nov. 18, 1992 [HONORS.2/CLOSE] DRAFT PORPOSED PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS THE EAST ROOM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1992 4:30 P.M. What a great evening. This has been a wonderful, inspiring time -- a celebration of the human spirit's power to achieve and the human heart's desire to make dreams come true. But more than a testimony to success, this is also a call to all our citizens who have yet to take that first step toward literacy. As I have said before, education isn't just about making a living -- it's about making a life. I hope you draw encouragement from what you've seen tonight, and join us in the quest for lifelong learning through literacy. Billy Duvall, who learned to read so he could teach Sunday School said it best, "your brains aren't dead until you're dead. // Tonight's honorees represent thousands upon thousands who take the time and energy to improve their reading and writing skills. They are the unsung heroes and heroines -- and America owes them a debt of gratitude. Thank you for all you've done. God bless you and this great country of ours, the United States of America. Goodnight. # # # TO BE FREE: THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS 1992 Honorees SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1992 THE WHITE HOUSE Hour-Long ABC Television Network Special Presentation (Date and Time to Be Announced) TO BE FREE: THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS 1992 Honorees MR. BILLY DUVALL, Park City, Kentucky Adult Learner HON. FRANK X. GORDON, JR., Phoenix, Arizona Chief Justice (ret.), Arizona Supreme Court MR. TONY HERNANDEZ, Pasadena, TX Adult Learner MS. REGINA OSTEEN LYNN, Mars Hill, North Carolina Adult Learner HARTLEY AND MELIA PEAVEY, Meridian, Mississippi Chief Executive Officer and President, Peavey Electronics HON. KURT L. SCHMOKE, Baltimore, Maryland Mayor of Baltimore BILLY DUVALL Park City, KY Adult Learner Barren County Literacy Program (Laubach) Glasgow, KY Growing up in rural Kentucky, Billy Duvall didn't get to school much. For him and the rest of his large family, crops and farm chores had to come first. Even though he completed the tenth grade, even though he had been a trucker for several years, when he came to the literacy program in 1988 he could only write his name. He received a severe back injury in a construction accident, and was unable to resume that kind of work. Because he had been with the company for several years and was a valued employee, they offered him a job in the office. It required literacy skills that he didn't have, so he went on disability. Then he went to the Barren County Literacy Council and began the studies he had been unable to accomplish as a child. With the aid of his tutor, E. Mahlian Grinstead, Billy has made excellent progress. Mahlian finds time to tutor Billy twice a week despite the fact that she is a busy attorney as well as a wife and mother. She says she has benefitted tremendously from the experience, and that any credit for Billy's progress should go to him. For Billy, literacy now has become an almost full-time volunteer occupation. "He is a one-man recruitment campaign," according to Florence Strange, coordinator of the program. "Because he is such a friendly, kind person, everyone knows him. Either as a student or a volunteer." Duvall has always been very involved in church activities, but these have expanded in scope since he learned how to read. He is president of the Brotherhood men's group, superintendent of the Sunday school, a teacher, a member of the board of trustees, and a singer in the choir. He also serves on the literacy council board of directors and leads the student support group. He is proud that his suggested title was used for the student newsletter: "A Better You." At the state level, Billy is one of two new readers appointed by the Governor to the Kentucky Literacy Commission, which sets policy for the state. He also serves on the state level new reader committee and represented Kentucky at the Third National Adult Literacy Congress. He was named the state's outstanding new reader for 1990. His writing has been included in volumes one and three of Slices of Life, new reader writings from the state of Kentucky. The first story is "Growing Up Black" and the second is "My Story." Billy says, "The program has not only helped me face my challenges but work through them." He wants to motivate and encourage others to enroll and continue with the program and accepts graciously the responsibility of being a role model for others. FRANK X. GORDON, Jr. Phoenix, AZ Chief Justice (ret.) Arizona State Supreme Court When Frank X. Gordon stepped down after nearly 30 years on the bench, the last five as Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, reporters asked what he thought was the most important decision during his tenure and how he would like to be remembered. Judge Gordon thought about all the momentous rulings the Court had made. And then he said: "The Court's literacy program is the most important thing I've ever been involved with. It very possibly will have a more positive impact on the lives of Arizonans than anything else I have written or done." Statewide in Arizona, the positive impact has been enormous. Early in his career Judge Gordon perceived, as many jurists do, the link between poor education and crime. To send young offenders to jail ran the risk of converting them into hardened criminals. The incidence of functional illiteracy among repeat offenders was huge, as high as 85 per cent. The scale of the problem seemed hopeless, until the day that Judge Gordon saw a demonstration of a computer lab designed to improve basic skills. With the aid of a trained staff, 16 learners could work at improving their skills every hour of the day. Judge Gordon dedicated himself to creating such learning labs in his state under the aegis of the Supreme Court, with the goal of at least one lab in each of the 15 counties. The first one was dedicated in 1987 -- today there are 28 fully-equipped learning labs throughout the state, including the Frank X. Gordon Literacy Center in Mesa. It was Judge Gordon's leadership that made this possible, not only in finding the funds in the public and private sectors, but in his personal commitment -- building alliances, convincing legislators, cutting ribbons, speaking at scores of graduation ceremonies, mingling with students to encourage and support them. They know he cares. Judges across the state increasingly took advantage of this attractive opportunity for alternative sentencing, and probation departments played a key role. The result is that thousands of offenders and their families now are on the bright path of hope rather than despair. Critical to success was the enthusiastic support of the State Department of Education, in particular the Division of Adult Education. This alliance made possible improved software and the use of the 28 labs by anyone in the community, not only probationers, an expansion that has worked effectively. Now the program Judge Gordon built will spread to other states. Five Western states are sponsoring a conference at the Judicial College in Reno next March for just that purpose. TONY HERNANDEZ Pasadena, TX Adult Learner Sterling Municipal Library (LVA) Baytown, TX Born in Laredo 33 years ago, Tony Hernandez bounced from school to school during the years he moved around with his family as they followed the crops and work. He went through 1st grade three times, first in an English-language school in the U.S., then in a Mexican school, and then back in the U.S. Although Tony did well in some grades, this back-and-forth pattern continued until Tony got married and dropped out in 10th grade. Tony works as foreman of a maintenance crew at one of the Exxon plants in Baytown. When an "occupational literacy program" was set up at the plant in 1990, he was one of the first to volunteer as a new learner. When asked why he entered the literacy program, Tony responds by telling the story of his oldest son, Tony III. "He was a troublemaker and his grades were going down," Tony says. When Tony asked his son to do better, the response was "Why?" This occurred just as the program at work was starting. So Tony offered his son a deal -- that he would go to school if his son would work to improve his grades. "So far the deal has worked beautifully," Tony says. "His grades have gone up." It has worked well for Tony, too, He has made excellent progress. He describes being illiterate as being "in a cage." He feels himself in debt forever to those who liberated him, the Sterling/LVA program and his tutor, Rick Voyles. "Without Rick," Tony says, "I'd still be in a cage. He showed me the way. He showed me how to do it." Just one of the many fascinating elements of Tony's story is that Rick works for him on the maintenance crew. Rick was one of the first to volunteer as a tutor when the program was set up at the Exxon plant. Neither he nor Tony knew they would end up being paired together in the program. Tony says: "In the field, I'm his boss, but once behind closed doors, he was the tutor and I was the student. For me, I've made a lifelong friend." Rick gives Tony the credit: "I'm very proud of what he has done. All he needed was an opportunity to come out and the motivation to do it." Tony has passed the GED exam. He is now a classroom assistant at the library, "giving back" by helping other literacy students. He speaks to classes in local schools. "We Hispanics are No. 1 in dropouts," Tony says. "I want us to be No. 1 on the other side." REGINA OSTEEN LYNN Mars Hill, North Carolina Adult Learner (National Center for Family Literacy program at the Walnut School, NC) In just a few years of courageous effort, Regina Lynn has moved from bleak despair to great accomplishment and promise for herself and her four young children. She was a 10th grade drop- out, almost pathologically shy and withdrawn. Today she is a vibrant and confident person, a "straight-A" student in her third year of college. Regina came home one day and found a pamphlet in her door that described a new family literacy program in Madison County, North Carolina. She called the program director and began a journey toward a better life for her children and herself. After a home visit from the program teachers, Regina found the support she needed to get on the bus with her three-year-old son, R.L., and go back to school. She almost dropped out three times, but her mentor and teacher, Mildred Shelton, would not let her go. Everyone in the program knew that Regina was an unusually intelligent young woman beneath the layers of childhood disappointment and the scars of a long-term abusive relationship. Soon the real Regina began to emerge. She became a leader in the group and the friend of all the members. Encouraged by her GED instructor, Allega Aylward, Regina earned her GED within a year, with a perfect score in literature. Much taken by a visiting poet's example, Regina now writes poetry herself. She has kept a journal and has become one who shares and helps others. The effect has been magical on Regina's four children as well. "Now all my children ask me to help them with their homework," Regina says, "and I like that. My fifth grader had failed first grade and he was always behind. This year, in one grade he had a 99 average in reading, a 94 in math, and a 93 average in spelling." The driving force in Regina's life at this point is to be a success to repay her father, Derry C. Osteen of Kingsport, Tennessee. She says, "My father has been a constant supporter and encourager. I finally feel I'm worthy of the faith and confidence he has always had in me." Mildred Shelton is a story in her own right. Known locally as "the Mountain Mama," Mildred needed help herself and then became a teacher and tutor after finishing the program, dedicated to helping others. Regina credits Mildred with saving her life. The two have remained the closest of friends and mutual admirers. MELIA AND HARTLEY PEAVEY Peavey Electronics Corporation Meridian, MS Few country or rock music performers are not aware of equipment manufactured by the Peavey company -- amplifiers, electric guitars and pianos, microphones, audio recording equipment, and related products. Peavey products are best-sellers, in the U.S. and around the world. The initial growth of the company in the post-World War II years was the result of Hartley Peavey's commitment and drive and his vision of entrepreneurship, industry, and employee relations. The prototypical science whiz, Hartley began building amplifiers for electric guitars while still in high school. "If I'd been a better guitar player," he says, "I'd be a musician now. I wasn't good at that. I was always good at building things." Hartley serves as chief executive officer and his wife Melia as president of the company. There came a time when they grew concerned about quality control and productivity. Would the Peavey company go the way of so many American manufacturers of electronic products losing out to foreign competition, especially the Japanese? They identified the basic problem as inadequate educational skills in the workforce in Mississippi. With Hartley's backing, Melia set about solving the problem, working with state offices, Meridian Community College, and the National Alliance of Business. The first step was to institute a program adapted from the U.S. military to improve literacy skills beyond the 5th grade level. Soon a basic skills program up to the 5th grade level was added. Beyond this technical and other training was made available for all employees, customized to their individual needs. The results were dramatic. Rejections on some products dropped from as high as 50 per cent to zero. Customer complaints dwindled. Morale improved, with workers praising the benefits of improved self- esteem and personal growth in addition to improved skills. Peavey regained its lead and is now second- to-none. Now Melia is planning to add a family literacy program, tied in with an employee day care facility. "Boot-strapping," as Harvey calls the companywide program, has worked wonders. Leaders in training and education have praised the Peavey accomplishment as one of the most comprehensive, top to bottom programs in the U.S., one that demonstrates convincingly the value of caring for employees and helping them to improve themselves. It thus stands as a model to emulate in the drive to keep America competitive in the world marketplace. KURT L. SCHMOKE Mayor of Baltimore A native of Baltimore, Kurt Schmoke graduated from Yale, was a Rhodes scholar, and received his law degree from Harvard in 1976. After a successful term as State's Attorney for Baltimore City, he was elected Mayor in 1987 at the age of 38. In his inaugural address he said: "Of all the things I might be able to accomplish as Mayor of our city, it would make me proudest, if one day it could simply be said of Baltimore that, this is the city that reads." The Mayor has followed through vigorously. Everywhere in Baltimore, one sees the slogan "Baltimore: The City That Reads" on billboards, on every public bench, on city vehicles (including garbage trucks). He never misses an opportunity on local radio and television and in public appearances to stress the importance of literacy and education. Whenever he meets a new person, the Mayor hands out an attractive bookmark that includes the above quote from his inauguration. He has done everything possible to provide city support and in building public, private, and community partnerships to promote literacy and provide services. The main vehicle is Baltimore Reads, Inc., a private, non-profit organization that helps establish centers and raises funds in their support. Chaired by Reg Murphy, retired publisher of the Baltimore Sun, and ably directed by Maggi Gaines, Baltimore Reads is located in a converted townhouse in downtown Baltimore with an appropriate address (3 East Read Street). There are now 37 literacy centers in the city (up from the six that existed when Mayor Schmoke was inaugurated). Some 8,500 students now attend the centers, the enrollment growing steadily each year. The goal is to serve 15,500 students a year by the end of Mayor Schmoke's second term (he was re-elected in 1991). Especially notable is the Ripken Learning Center, a full-service center created in 1990 as a result of a $250,000 gift from the Baltimore Orioles' superstar, Cal Ripken, Jr., and his wife Kelly. The commitment of the Ripkens extends beyond giving money -- they also provide personal time and leadership, and new funds are forthcoming every time Cal Ripken hits a homerun. The involvement of the Ripkens was an immediate response to the citywide priority given to literacy and reading by Mayor Schmoke's leadership. Mayor Schmoke says that he is most pleased by what the recognition of the National Literacy Honors will do for morale in his city and for all those who have worked so hard there in the cause of literacy. For the same reason, he warmly recalls Barbara Bush's visit to the Baltimore program. Clearly, Mayor Schmoke understands how basic literacy and learning are to the future of his city and its citizens, and his accomplishments stand as an example to other municipalities across the nation. OPENING REMARKS PRESIDENT BUSH (PRESIDENT BUSH) PRESIDENT BUSH BARBARA AND I ARE MOST HAPPY TO WELCOME YOU TO THE EAST ROOM OF THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY WE ARE CELEBRATING AND HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE TAKEN SUCH POSITIVE STEPS ON THE PATH TO LITERACY. MANY HAVE FACED GREAT OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. OTHERS HAVE TAKEN THEIR OWN HARD WON SKILLS AND PUT THEM TO USE IN THE SERVICE OF THOSE WHO WERE LESS ADVANTAGED WHATEVER THE ROUTE, THEY HAVE ARRIVED AT THE PLACE WHERE THEIR LIVES HAVE CHANGED FOR THE BETTER BECAUSE OF THEIR ABILITY TO READ AND COMPREHEND THE WRITTEN WORD, THE NOTED WRITER ALDOUS HUXLEY ONCE SAID, "EVERY MAN WHO KNOWS HOW TO READ HAS IT IN HIS POWER TO MAGNIFY HIMSELF, TO MULTIPLY THE WAYS IN WHICH HE EXISTS, TO MAKE HIS LIFE FULL, SIGNIFICANT AND INTERESTING." ONE OF OUR HIGHEST PRIORITIES, SET UP AT AN EDUCATIONAL * add line SUMMIT CONFERENCE THREE YEARS AGO, WAS TO HELP EVERY about donors ADULT AMERICAN BECOME LITERATE BY THE YEAR 2000. "the people who give" THAT GOAL BECOMES EVEN MORE URGENT WITH EACH PASSING YEAR, THE STRENGTH OF OUR COUNTRY, THE WELL-BEING OF ALL OUR CITIZENS, AND THE REALIZATION OF THE AMERICAN DREAM IS INEXTRICABLY TIED TO THE BENEFITS OF LITERACY. THANK YOU FOR COMING TOGETHER FOR THIS CRITICAL NATIONAL ISSUE, 1 THINK WE'RE WE IN FOR A VERY SPECIAL EVENING. CLOSING REMARKS PRESIDENT BUSH (PRESIDENT BUSH) PRESIDENT BUSH THIS HAS BEEN A MOST INSPIRING TIME, POINTING UP THE POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT TO ACHIEVE AND THE HUMAN HEART TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE THE DESIRE TO IMPROVE, IT IS A TESTIMONY TO SUCCESS, BUT MORE THAN THAT, IT IS ALSO A CALL TO ALL OUR CITIZENS WHO HAVE NOT YET TAKEN THAT FIRST, KEY STEP TOWARDS LITERACY, I HOPE YOU HAVE DRAWN ENCOURAGEMENT BY WHAT YOU HAVE SEEN TONIGHT, AND JOIN US IN THE QUEST FOR A BETTER LIFE THROUGH LITERACY. THE HONOREES ON TONIGHT'S PROGRAM REPRESENT THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS WHO TAKE THE TIME AND EXPEND THE ENERGY TO IMPROVE THEIR READING AND WRITING SKILLS, THEY ARE THE UNSUNG HEROES AND HEROINES OF THIS CAMPAIGN, AND AMERICA OWES THEM A DEBT OF GRATITUDE. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE. GOD BLESS YOU, God BLESS AMERICA, AND GOODNIGHT, Bunton Nov. 18, 1992 [HONORS.2] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS THE EAST ROOM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1992 4:30 P.M. What a great evening. This has been a wonderful, inspiring incl time -- a celebration of the human spirit's power to achieve and the human heart's desire to help those who have the will to shorten improve But more than a testimony to success, this is also a phrase. call to all our citizens who have yet to take that first step toward literacy. Education isn't just about making a living, it's about making a life. I hope you draw encouragement from what you've seen tonight, and join us in the quest for lifelong learning through literacy. Billy Duvall said it best, "your brains aren't dead until you're dead." // Tonight's honorees represent thousands upon thousands who take the time and energy to improve their reading and writing skills. They are the unsung heroes and heroines and America owes them a debt of gratitude. Thank you for all you've done. God bless you and this great country of ours, the United States of America. Goodnight. # # # Bunton Nov. 18, 1992 [HONORS.1] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS THE EAST ROOM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1992 4:30 P. M. Barbara and I are delighted to welcome you all to the East Room of the White House. Today we celebrate and honor those who have taken the path to literacy -- and the people who have given to make that journey possible. Many of you faced great obstacles to achieve your goals, while others took your own hard-won skills and put them to use in the service of those who needed help. ) 10mg Whatever the route, you've arrived at the place where your lives are forever understand changed for the better -- because of your ability to read and comprehend the written word. It was James Madison who said, "A well-instructed people Salon alone can be permanetly a free people." By enlarging your literacy skills, you enrich our lives as a people and a nation. For the past three years, one of our highest priorities has been to help every adult American become literate by the year 2000. The urgency increases with each passing year. Our country's strength, the well-being of our fellowman, and the realization of the American dream -- all -- are tied to the benefits of literacy. Thank you, each and every one, for coming together to address this critical national issue. I think we're in for a very special evening. # # # TO BE FREE: THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS 1992 Honorees SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1992 THE WHITE HOUSE Hour-Long ABC Television Network Special Presentation (Date and Time to Be Announced) TO BE FREE: THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS 1992 Honorees MR. BILLY DUVALL, Park City, Kentucky Adult Learner HON. FRANK X. GORDON, JR., Phoenix, Arizona Chief Justice (ret.), Arizona Supreme Court MR. TONY HERNANDEZ, Pasadena, TX Adult Learner MS. REGINA OSTEEN LYNN, Mars Hill, North Carolina Adult Learner HARTLEY AND MELIA PEAVEY, Meridian, Mississippi Chief Executive Officer and President, Peavey Electronics HON. KURT L. SCHMOKE, Baltimore, Maryland Mayor of Baltimore BILLY DUVALL Park City, KY Adult Learner Barren County Literacy Program (Laubach) Glasgow, KY Growing up in rural Kentucky, Billy Duvall didn't get to school much. For him and the rest of his large family, crops and farm chores had to come first. Even though he completed the tenth grade, even though he had been a trucker for several years, when he came to the literacy program in 1988 he could only write his name. He received a severe back injury in a construction accident, and was unable to resume that kind of work. Because he had been with the company for several years and was a valued employee, they offered him a job in the office. It required literacy skills that he didn't have, so he went on disability. Then he went to the Barren County Literacy Council and began the studies he had been unable to accomplish as a child. With the aid of his tutor, E. Mahlian Grinstead, Billy has made excellent progress. Mahlian finds time to tutor Billy twice a week despite the fact that she is a busy attorney as well as a wife and mother. She says she has benefitted tremendously from the experience, and that any credit for Billy's progress should go to him. For Billy, literacy now has become an almost full-time volunteer occupation. "He is a one-man recruitment campaign," according to Florence Strange, coordinator of the program. "Because he is such a friendly, kind person, everyone knows him. Either as a student or a volunteer." Duvall has always been very involved in church activities, but these have expanded in scope since he learned how to read. He is president of the Brotherhood men's group, superintendent of the Sunday school, a teacher, a member of the board of trustees, and a singer in the choir. He also serves on the literacy council board of directors and leads the student support group. He is proud that his suggested title was used for the student newsletter: "A Better You." At the state level, Billy is one of two new readers appointed by the Governor to the Kentucky Literacy Commission, which sets policy for the state. He also serves on the state level new reader committee and represented Kentucky at the Third National Adult Literacy Congress. He was named the state's outstanding new reader for 1990. His writing has been included in volumes one and three of Slices of Life, new reader writings from the state of Kentucky. The first story is "Growing Up Black" and the second is "My Story." Billy says, "The program has not only helped me face my challenges but work through them." He wants to motivate and encourage others to enroll and continue with the program and accepts graciously the responsibility of being a role model for others. keeps giving going FRANK X. GORDON, Jr. Phoenix, AZ turn the Chief Justice (ret.) Arizona State Supreme Court When Frank X. Gordon stepped down after nearly 30 years on the bench, the last five as Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, reporters asked what he thought was the most important decision during his tenure and how he would like to be remembered. Judge Gordon thought about all the momentous rulings the Court had made. And then he said: "The Court's literacy program is the most important thing I've ever been involved with. It very possibly will have a more positive impact on the lives of Arizonans than anything else I have written or done." Statewide in Arizona, the positive impact has been enormous. Early in his career Judge Gordon perceived, as many jurists do, the link between poor education and crime. To send young offenders to jail ran the risk of converting them into hardened criminals. The incidence of functional illiteracy among repeat offenders was huge, as high as 85 per cent. The scale of the problem seemed hopeless, until the day that Judge Gordon saw a demonstration of a computer lab designed to improve basic skills. With the aid of a trained staff, 16 learners could work at improving their skills every hour of the day. Judge Gordon dedicated himself to creating such learning labs in his state under the aegis of the Supreme Court, with the goal of at least one lab in each of the 15 counties. The first one was dedicated in 1987 -- today there are 28 fully-equipped learning labs throughout the state, including the Frank X. Gordon Literacy Center in Mesa. It was Judge Gordon's leadership that made this possible, not only in finding the funds in the public and private sectors, but in his personal commitment -- building alliances, convincing legislators, cutting ribbons, speaking at scores of graduation ceremonies, mingling with students to encourage and support them. They know he cares. Judges across the state increasingly took advantage of this attractive opportunity for alternative sentencing, and probation departments played a key role. The result is that thousands of offenders and their families now are on the bright path of hope rather than despair. Critical to success was the enthusiastic support of the State Department of Education, in particular the Division of Adult Education. This alliance made possible improved software and the use of the 28 labs by anyone in the community, not only probationers, an expansion that has worked effectively. Now the program Judge Gordon built will spread to other states. Five Western states are sponsoring a conference at the Judicial College in Reno next March for just that purpose. TONY HERNANDEZ Pasadena, TX Adult Learner Sterling Municipal Library (LVA) Baytown, TX Born in Laredo 33 years ago, Tony Hernandez bounced from school to school during the years he moved around with his family as they followed the crops and work. He went through 1st grade three times, first in an English-language school in the U.S., then in a Mexican school, and then back in the U.S. Although Tony did well in some grades, this back-and-forth pattern continued until Tony got married and dropped out in 10th grade. Tony works as foreman of a maintenance crew at one of the Exxon plants in Baytown. When an "occupational literacy program" was set up at the plant in 1990, he was one of the first to volunteer as a new learner. When asked why he entered the literacy program, Tony responds by telling the story of his oldest son, Tony III. "He was a troublemaker and his grades were going down," Tony says. When Tony asked his son to do better, the response was "Why?" This occurred just as the program at work was starting. So Tony offered his son a deal -- that he would go to school if his son would work to improve his grades. "So far the deal has worked beautifully," Tony says. "His grades have gone up." It has worked well for Tony, too, He has made excellent progress. He describes being illiterate as being "in a cage." He feels himself in debt forever to those who liberated him, the Sterling/LVA program and his tutor, Rick Voyles. "Without Rick," Tony says, "I'd still be in a cage. He showed me the way. He showed me how to do it." [ Just one of the many fascinating elements of Tony's story is that Rick works for him on the maintenance crew. Rick was one of the first to volunteer as a tutor when the program was set up at the Exxon plant. Neither he nor Tony knew they would end up being paired together in the program. Tony says: "In the field, I'm his boss, but once behind closed doors, he was the tutor and I was the student. For me, I've made a lifelong friend." Rick gives Tony the credit: "I'm very proud of what he has done. All he needed was an opportunity to come out and the motivation to do it." Tony has passed the GED exam. He is now a classroom assistant at the library, "giving back" by helping other literacy students. He speaks to classes in local schools. "We Hispanics are No. 1 in dropouts," Tony says. "I want us to be No. 1 on the other side." REGINA OSTEEN LYNN Mars Hill, North Carolina Adult Learner (National Center for Family Literacy program at the Walnut School, NC) In just a few years of courageous effort, Regina Lynn has moved from bleak despair to great accomplishment and promise for herself and her four young children. She was a 10th grade drop- out, almost pathologically shy and withdrawn. Today she is a vibrant and confident person, a "straight-A" student in her third year of college. Regina came home one day and found a pamphlet in her door that described a new family literacy program in Madison County, North Carolina. She called the program director and began a journey toward a better life for her children and herself. After a home visit from the program teachers, Regina found the support she needed to get on the bus with her three-year-old son, R.L., and go back to school. She almost dropped out three times, but her mentor and teacher, Mildred Shelton, would not let her go. Everyone in the program knew that Regina was an unusually intelligent young woman beneath the layers of childhood disappointment and the scars of a long-term abusive relationship. Soon the real Regina began to emerge. She became a leader in the group and the friend of all the members. Encouraged by her GED instructor, Allega Aylward, Regina earned her GED within a year, with a perfect score in literature. Much taken by a visiting poet's example, Regina now writes poetry herself. She has kept a journal and has become one who shares and helps others. The effect has been magical on Regina's four children as well. "Now all my children ask me to help them with their homework," Regina says, "and I like that. My fifth grader had failed first grade and he was always behind. This year, in one grade he had a 99 average in reading, a 94 in math, and a 93 average in spelling." The driving force in Regina's life at this point is to be a success to repay her father, Derry C. Osteen of Kingsport, Tennessee. She says, "My father has been a constant supporter and encourager. I finally feel I'm worthy of the faith and confidence he has always had in me." Mildred Shelton is a story in her own right. Known locally as "the Mountain Mama," Mildred needed help herself and then became a teacher and tutor after finishing the program, dedicated to helping others. Regina credits Mildred with saving her life. The two have remained the closest of friends and mutual admirers. busic literaty shills entervernment music MELIA AND HARTLEY PEAVEY Peavey Electronics Corporation Meridian, MS sing Few country or rock music performers are not aware of equipment manufactured by the Peavey company -- amplifiers, electric guitars and pianos, microphones, audio recording equipment, and related products. Peavey products are best-sellers, in the U.S. and around the world. The initial growth of the company in the post-World War II years was the result of Hartley Peavey's commitment and drive and his vision of entrepreneurship, industry, and employee relations. The prototypical science whiz, Hartley began building amplifiers for electric guitars while still in high school. "If I'd been a better guitar player," he says, "I'd be a musician now. I wasn't good at that. I was always good at building things." Hartley serves as chief executive officer and his wife Melia as president of the company. There came a time when they grew concerned about quality control and productivity. Would the Peavey company go the way of so many American manufacturers of electronic products -- losing out to foreign competition, especially the Japanese? They identified the basic problem as inadequate educational skills in the workforce in Mississippi. With Hartley's backing, Melia set about solving the problem, working with state offices, Meridian Community College, and the National Alliance of Business. The first step was to institute a program adapted from the U.S. military to improve literacy skills beyond the 5th grade level. Soon a basic skills program up to the 5th grade level was added. Beyond this technical and other training was made available for all employees, customized to their individual needs. The results were dramatic. Rejections on some products dropped from as high as 50 per cent to zero. Customer complaints dwindled. Morale improved, with workers praising the benefits of improved self- esteem and personal growth in addition to improved skills. Peavey regained its lead and is now second- to-none. Now Melia is planning to add a family literacy program, tied in with an employee day care facility. "Boot-strapping," as Harvey calls the companywide program, has worked wonders. Leaders in training and education have praised the Peavey accomplishment as one of the most comprehensive, top to bottom programs in the U.S., one that demonstrates convincingly the value of caring for employees and helping [ them to improve themselves. It thus stands as a model to emulate in the drive to keep America competitive in the world marketplace. KURT L. SCHMOKE Mayor of Baltimore A native of Baltimore, Kurt Schmoke graduated from Yale, was a Rhodes scholar, and received his law degree from Harvard in 1976. After a successful term as State's Attorney for Baltimore City, he was elected Mayor in 1987 at the age of 38. In his inaugural address he said: "Of all the things I might be able to accomplish as Mayor of our city, it would make me proudest, if one day it could simply be said of Baltimore that, this is the city that reads." The Mayor has followed through vigorously. Everywhere in Baltimore, one sees the slogan "Baltimore: The City That Reads" on billboards, on every public bench, on city vehicles (including garbage trucks). He never misses an opportunity on local radio and television and in public appearances to stress the importance of literacy and education. Whenever he meets a new person, the Mayor hands out an attractive bookmark that includes the above quote from his inauguration. He has done everything possible to provide city support and in building public, private, and community partnerships to promote literacy and provide services. The main vehicle is Baltimore Reads, Inc., a private, non-profit organization that helps establish centers and raises funds in their support. Chaired by Reg Murphy, retired publisher of the Baltimore Sun, and ably directed by Maggi Gaines, Baltimore Reads is located in a converted townhouse in downtown Baltimore with an appropriate address (3 East Read Street). There are now 37 literacy centers in the city (up from the six that existed when Mayor Schmoke was inaugurated). Some 8,500 students now attend the centers, the enrollment growing steadily each year. The goal is to serve 15,500 students a year by the end of Mayor Schmoke's second term (he was re-elected in 1991). Especially notable is the Ripken Learning Center, a full-service center created in 1990 as a result of a $250,000 gift from the Baltimore Orioles' superstar, Cal Ripken, Jr., and his wife Kelly. The commitment of the Ripkens extends beyond giving money -- they also provide personal time and leadership, and new funds are forthcoming every time Cal Ripken hits a homerun. The involvement of the Ripkens was an immediate response to the citywide priority given to literacy and reading by Mayor Schmoke's leadership. Mayor Schmoke says that he is most pleased by what the recognition of the National Literacy Honors will do for morale in his city and for all those who have worked so hard there in the cause of literacy. For the same reason, he warmly recalls Barbara Bush's visit to the Baltimore program. 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HILTON (John Foy) Rm tba TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1992 TRAVEL: Romain Johnson, National @5:16p Allan Kartun National @ 3:17p WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1992 TRAVEL: John Bradley, Dwight Hemion automobile Bill Bracken, Patrice Bailey National @ 4:10p 9:00A - 5:00P EDIT PLAYBACK REEL CAPITOL VIDEO (Allan Kartun, 2121 Wisconsin Ave., NW Editor: Jeff Huey) 202-965-7800 a/o 11.10.92 4p 2. "TO BE FREE' - THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1992 TRAVEL: Garry Hood National @ 11:07A Gary Smith, Karen Apple, National @ 9:31p Becky Schraeger, John Field, Bill Klages, John Cox, Ed Greene, Pat Baltzell, Elliot Lawrence National @ 12:13P Ron Sheldon National @ 7:35P TBA CHOIR REHEARSAL PREPARE CAMERA SEAT CARDS Office-HOTEL (TBA) a/o 11.10.92 4p 3. "TO BE FREE' - THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1992 TRAVEL: Keith Winikoff National @ 12:00N Buz Kohan, Dency Nelson, National @ 9:31P Doug Smith, Ted Ashton, Larry Heider, Sam Drummy, John Burdick, Fred Roth National @ 4:17P Terry Adams, Terry Kulcher, (w/Unitel) Jeff Steif, Bob Aldridge, Andy Strauber Dave Shack, Dave Dunham, (w/Unitel Local) Derek Maclean George Packer honorees: Tony Hernandez, Francisca Hernandez National @ 12P Frank Gordon, Joan Gordon National @ 5:16P @ THE WHITE HOUSE 4:00A OFFICE/HOLDING TRAILER EAST EXECUTIVE AVENUE DELIVERED 5:00A VIDEO TRUCK PARKS N.W.GATE 9:00A Power trailers, install phones, deliver OFFICE TRAILERS xerox machine, set-up tables & chairs 11:30A ALL TRUCKS LOAD IN N.W. GATE AT WHITE HOUSE NW GATE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE 11:30A - 12:30P ALL EQUIPMENT CHECKED BY DOGS 12:00N STAGE HAND CALL EAST APPOINTMENT GATE 12:30P Trucks proceed and park by North Portico LIGHTING & SET UNLOAD & BEGIN LOAD IN & SET-UP IN EAST ROOM a/o 11.10.92 4p 4. "TO BE FREE' - THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1992 (CONT'D) @ THE WHITE HOUSE (CONT'D) 1:45P TECH CREW TRAVEL TO WHITE HOUSE 2:00P VIDEO TRUCK POWERS EAST APPOINTMENT GATE OUTSIDE EAST APPOINTMENT GATE (White House Electrician available for hook-up) 2:00P TECH CREW CALL EAST APPOINTMENT GATE 2:30P - 5:00P BEGIN CABLING & ENGINEERING SET UP - E.S.U UNLOAD VIDEO TRUCK BEGIN TECH SET UP / LAY CABLES OUTSIDE FIRST TELEPROMPTER LOAD IN & EAST ROOM SET UP W/MONITOR FOR TEST 4:00P - 4:15P TELEPROMPTER TEST EAST ROOM (President Bush, Mrs. Bush, Gary Smith, Dwight Hemion, Garry Hood, John Cox) 5:00P - 6:00P CREW DINNER 6:00P - 11:00P CONTINUE STAGE & EAST ROOM LIGHTING & TECH SET-UP Meanwhile: MARINE BARRACKS ORCH ROOM 7:00P - FINISH ORCHESTRA READ-THRU 8th & I Streets, SE (Elliot Lawrence, Marine Band, Chief Warren Officer: Joe Hurley) a/o 11.10.92 4p 5. "TO BE FREE' - THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1992 @ WHITE HOUSE 6:00A LIGHTING/STAGEHAND CALL EAST APPOINTMENT GATE 8:00A TECH CREW LEAVE HOTEL 8:15A TECH CREW CALL EAST APPT. GATE 8:15A - 11:15A CONT'D SET & LIGHTING SET-UP EAST ROOM 8:15A - 11:15A ESU EAST ROOM 10:30A LOAD IN & SET PERIMETER EAST ROOM CHAIRS (White House Staff) 11:30A - 12:30P L UNCH (Prod. Staff place camera seat cards) 12:30P SET MARINE ORCHESTRA FOYER CHAIRS & STANDS (White House staff) 12:30P TECH CREW BEGINS RUNNING AUDIO WIRE & MIC ORCHESTRA 12:30P - 5:30P CAMERA BLOCKING EAST ROOM WITH STANDINS & CHOIRS 3:00P VOCAL PRE-RECORD ANNOUNCER FOR POST ELEMENTS (Charles Hughes) 3:30P MARINE ORCHESTRA CALL a/o 11.10.92 4p 6. "TO BE FREE' . THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1992 (CONT'D) 3:30P - 4:30P BLOCK: EAST ROOM NEW YORK RESTORATION CHOIR Note: NY CHOIR travel Meal 5P-6P travel 6P-6:30 to Wh.Hse Trailer 4:30P - 5:30P BLOCK: EAST ROOM WATKINS MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIR Note: Watkins Choir travel 5:30 to Hot Shoppe Cafeteria/ Meal, & rest 6P-7:30P travel 7:30-8P to Wh.Hse Trailer Meanwhile: @ FOYER 3:30P - 5:30P ORCHESTRA READ 5:30P - 6:30P DINNER FOYER 6:30P - 7:00P REHEARSE & AUDIO PRERECORD: W/Marine Orchestra OPENING & OPENING THEME w/Announcer (New York Restoration Choir (38)) EAST ROOM 7:00P - 9:15P SHOW RUN-THRU w/Marine Orchestra w/Announcer (New York Restoration Choir (38), Watkins Mill Elementary School Choir, talent tba, Honorees, staff-stand-ins) NOTE: HONOREES ARRIVE 7:15 FROM DINNER ***SEE PERFORMANCE RUNDOWN FOR ORDER** 9:15P CAMERA & VIDEO WRAP 9:15P - 9:45P ***ORCHESTRA PRE-RECORD*** FOYER (breakdown to come) 10:00P REMAINING CREW WRAP a/o 11.10.92 4p 7. "TO BE FREE' . THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1992 (CONT'D) INDIVIDUAL CALL TIMES: 1ST CALL Announcer - Charles Hughes 2:15P Marine Orchestra (35) 3:30P MEAL: 2ND CALL NY RESTORATION CHOIR (38) 3:30P 5-6P 6:30P Director: Donnie McClurkin WATKINS MILL ELEMENTARY 4:30 6-7:30 8:00P Choir (24) Director: JudyGarcia HONOREES: 7:15P a/o 11.10.92 4p 8. "TO BE FREE' - THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1992 8:30A TECH CREW LEAVE HOTEL @ WHITE HOUSE 8:30A LIGHTING/STAGEHAND CALL EAST APPOINTMENT GATE 8:45A TECH CREW CALL EAST APPT. GATE 8:45A - 9:30A E.S.U. EAST ROOM Engineering Set Up 9:30A- 11:30A TECHNICAL RUNTHRU Note: WITH VTPB (staff-stand-ins) 11:30A - 11:45A SET FOR DRESS REHEARSAL 11:30A MARINE ORCHESTRA CALL 11:45A - 1:45P DRESS REHEARSAL W/ALL TALENT, HONOREES, CHOIRS, MARINE ORCHESTRA (New York Restoration Choir (38), Watkins Mill Elementary School Choir,(26) Marine Orchestra, All Talent, Honorees) 1:45P - 2:00P NOTES 2:00P - 3:30P LUNCH& CREW BREAK a/o 11.10.92 4p 9. "TO BE FREE" - THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1992 (CONT'D) 1:45P - 3:30P CHOIRS TRAVEL & & MEAL BREAK Meanwhile 1:45P - 2:00P TALENT TO HOTEL TO CHANGE INTO WARDROBE WASH. HILTON 2:00P - 3:50P TALENT HAIR/MAKE-UP Room TBA 3:50P - 4:10P TALENT TRAVEL TO WHITE HOUSE & STANDBY 2:30P . 3:00P SECURITY SWEEP EAST ROOM *** EVERYBODY OUT *** White House Staff place all audience chairs 3:30P - 4:00P CHECK CAMERA SHOTS FINAL ENGINEERING SET-UP 4:00P - 4:20P AUDIENCE IN & SEATED CHECK CAMERA SHOTS NOTE: PRESHOW WARMUP 4:20P - 4:25P WARM UP SPEECH-ABC REPRESENTATIVE 4:30P - 5:30P ***VTR*** "To Be Free - The National Literacy Honors" (Full Cast) SEE PERFORMANCE RUNDOWN FOR ORDER a/o 11.10.92 4p 10. "TO BE FREE' - THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1992 (CONT'D) If Needed 5:30P - 6:00P POSSIBLE PICK UPS Note: Cameramen not needed begin strike of cameras WHITE HOUSE STAFF STACK & COVER CHAIRS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SHOW 6:00P FINISH TECH CREW WRAP 6:00P - 7:00P DINNER LIGHTING & STGHANDS ONLY 7:00P - FINISH WRAP (May go past 10PM) 7:00P SET WRAP FROM EAST ROOM FIRST LIGHTING BEGINS WRAP OUTSIDE CABLING & DIMMER BOARD a/o 11.10.92 4p 11. "TO BE FREE' - THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS SCHEDULE (CONT'D) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1992 TRAVEL: DC TO LA staff & crew TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1992 TRAVEL: DC TO LA John Foy COMPLETE POST 9:00A - FINISH ONLINE EDIT (Gary Smith, Dwight Hemion, Karen Apple) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1992 COMPLETE POST 9:00A - FINISH ONLINE EDIT (Dwight Hemion, Karen Apple) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 THANKSGIVING !! "TO BE FREE" THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS - SHORT RUNDOWN 1 a/o 11.10.92 1P # Item Description Page # Seg Time Cum Time Event Time ACT I: 1. SHOW OPENING "TO BE FREE"/ TITLES, GUEST BILLBOARDS & MONTAGE (Anncr VO, New York Restoration Choir (38)) 0:01:45 0:01:45 constration MUSIC: Opening Theme "To Be Free" - LTT (VTPB: "Learners & Givers") (VTPB: TITLES) 2. ENTER PRESIDENT & MRS. BUSH STAGE DIR. (President Bush, Mrs. Bush) 0:00:30 0:02:15 * POTUS SEATS FLOTHS - RIGHT UPTO STAGE MUSIC: cont'd (LTT) 3. PRESIDENT BUSH OPENING REMARKS/ 0:01:45 0:04:00 (President Bush) 4. PERFORMANCE: "NO PROBLEM TOO BIG" (Anner VO, Guest Performer, 0:03:30 0:07:30 New York Restoration Choir (38)) Paay Austin upbsent, rusing # MUSIC: "No Problem Too Big" - 5. INTRO GERALD McRANEY (Anncr vo) 0:00:10 0:07:40 MUSIC: Playon 6. INTRO HONOREE #1 - BILLY DUVALL /Learner (Gerald McRaney) 0:01:00 0:08:40 MUSIC: Underscore 7. VIDEO PROFILE #1 - BILLY DUVALL 0:02:05 0:10:45 (VTPB: BILLY DUVALL) MUSIC: Underscore - 8. PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #1 - BILLY DUVALL (Mrs. Bush, Billy Duvall) 0:00:45 0:11:30 MUSIC: Playon - 9. COMMERCIAL #1 0:01:02 0:12:32 "TO BE FREE" THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS - SHORT RUNDOWN 2 a/o 11.10.92 1P # Item Description Page # Seg Time Cum Time Event Time ACT II: 10. INTRO GUEST PRESENTER (Anncr VO) 0:00:10 0:12:42 MUSIC: Playon - 11. INTRO HONOREE #2 - KURT SCHMOKE (Guest) 0:01:00 0:13:42 MUSIC: Underscore - 12. VIDEO PROFILE #2 - KURT SCHMOKE (VTPB: KURT SCHMOKE) 0:02:35 0:16:17 MUSIC: Underscore: - 13. PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #2 - KURT SCHMOKE (President Bush, Kurt Schmoke) 0:00:45 0:17:02 MUSIC: Playon - 14. INTRO GUEST PRESENTER (Anncr VO) 0:00:10 0:17:12 MUSIC: Playon - 15. INTRO HONOREE #3 - REGINA LYNN /Learner (Guest) 0:01:00 0:18:12 MUSIC: Playon - 16. VIDEO PROFILE #3 - REGINA LYNN 0:01:55 0:20:07 (VTPB: REGINA LYNN) (MUSIC: Playon - 17. PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #3 - REGINA LYNN (Mrs. Bush, Regina Lynn) 0:00:45 0:20:52 MUSIC: Playon - 18. COMMERCIAL #2 (2:02) 0:02:23 0:23:15 ABC PROMO (:21) "TO BE FREE" THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS - SHORT RUNDOWN 3 a/o 11.10.92 1P # Item Description Page # Seg Time Cum Time Event Time ACT III: 19. INTRO DELTA BURKE (Anner VO) 0:00:10 0:23:25 MUSIC: Playon - 20. INTRO HONOREE #4 - FRANK GORDON (Delta Burke) 0:01:00 0:24:25 MUSIC: Underscore - 21. VIDEO PROFILE #4 - FRANK GORDON 0:02:00 0:26:25 (VTPB: FRANK GORDON) MUSIC: Underscore - 22. PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #4 - FRANK GORDON (Mrs. Bush, Frank Gordon) 0:00:45 0:27:10 MUSIC: Underscore - 23. INTRO GUEST (Anner VO) 0:00:10 0:27:20 MUSIC: Playon - 24. INTRO "BEAUTY & THE BEAST" SEGMENT * (Guest) 0:00:20 0:27:40 Bell's desire to read D learn MUSIC: Underscore - 25. "BEAUTY & THE BEAST" PERFORMANCE (Guest Performer, VTPB) 0:04:30 0:32:10 - (VTPB: "Beauty & the Beast") MUSIC: "Beauty & the Beast" - LTT 26. COMMERCIAL #3 (1:02) 0:01:23 0:33:33 ABC PROMO (:21) 27. MID TITLE BUMPER 0:00:05 0:33:38 (Anner VO) - (POST) 28. MID-NETWORK IDENTIFICATION (:20) 0:01:24 0:35:02 MID-STATION BREAK (1:04) "TO BE FREE" THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS - SHORT RUNDOWN 4 a/o 11.10.92 1P # Item Description Page # Seg Time Cum Time Event Time ACT IV: 29. TITLE REJOIN & 0:00:05 INTRO GUEST PRESENTER 0:00:10 0:35:17 (Anncr vo) MUSIC: Theme Rejoin & Playon - 30. INTRO HONOREE #5 - TONY HERNANDEZ (Guest) 0:01:00 0:36:17 MUSIC: Playon - 31. VIDEO PROFILE #5 - TONY HERNANDEZ 0:01:55 0:38:12 (VTPB: TONY HERNANDEZ) MUSIC: Underscore - 32. PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #5 - TONY HERNADEZ (Mrs. Bush, Tony Hernadez) 0:00:45 0:38:57 MUSIC: Playon - 33. INTRO GUEST (Anner VO) 0:00:10 0:39:07 MUSIC: Playon - 34. INTRO REBA McENTIRE VIDEO (Guest) 0:00:20 0:39:27 35. REBA McENTIRE VIDEO "IS THERE LIFE OUT THERE" 0:03:30 0:42:57 (VTPB: REBA McENTIRE VIDEO) 36. COMMERCIAL #4 (2:02) 0:02:23 0:45:20 ABC PROMO (:21) "TO BE FREE" THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS - SHORT RUNDOWN 5 a/o 11.10.92 1P # Item Description Page # Seg Time Cum Time Event Time ACT V: 37. INTRO GUEST PRESENTER (Anner VO) 0:00:10 0:45:30 MUSIC: Playon - 38. INTRO HONOREE #6 - HARTLEY & MELIA PEAVY 0:01:00 0:46:30 (Guest) MUSIC: Underscore - 39. VIDEO PROFILE #6 - HARTLEY & MELIA PEAVY 0:02:10 0:48:40 * (VTPB: HARTLEY & MELIA PEAVY) MUSIC: Underscore - 40. PRESENTATION TO HONOREE #6 HARTLEY & MELIA PEAVY 0:00:45 0:49:25 (President Bush, Hartley Peavy, Melia Peavy) MUSIC: Playon - 41. COMMERCIAL #5 (2:02) 0:02:23 0:51:48 ABC PROMO (:21) RICKY VAN SHELTON - W/KIDS w/ "TO BE FREE" THE NATIONAL LITERACY HONORS - SHORT RUNDOWN 6 a/o 11.10.92 1P # Item Description Page # Seg Time Cum Time Event Time ACT VI: 42. INTRO CLOSING PERFORMANCE (Guest Performer) 0:00:10 0:51:58 MUSIC: Playon - 43. PERFORMANCE "TEACH ME TO READ" (Guest Performer, Watkins Mill Elementary School 0:02:50 0:54:48 Choir (26), Honorees, PresidentBush, Mrs. Bush) MUSIC: "Teach Me To Read" - 44. PRESIDENT BUSH CLOSING REMARKS & GOODNIGHTS (President Bush, Mrs. Bush) 0:01:30 0:56:18 MUSIC: Closing Theme - 45. CLOSING COMMERCIAL BILLBOARDS 0:01:15 0:57:33 & CREDITS (Anner VO) MUSIC: Closing Theme - cont'd a. Billboard (:10) b. program separation (:02) C. Billboard (:10) d. Production Credits (:37) e. 800# for Literacy (:08) f. Production Logo (:03) - Everyone on stage - TOTAL PROGRAM TIME: 0:47:38 TOTAL ABC ELEMENTS: 0:11:08 TOTAL FORMATTED TIME: 0:58:46 ACTUAL RUNNING TIME: 0:57:33 0:01:13 UNDER POTUS PRESENT AWARD FLORIS (SPR- NO) Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet (George Bush Library) Document No. Subject/Title of Document Date Restriction Class. and Type 01. List Re: The National Literacy Honors - Staff and Crew List; 11/09/92 P-6, (b)(6) contains personal addresses and telephone numbers. 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