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administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
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George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
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Speechwriting, White House Office of
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Grant, Mary Kate, Files
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Subject File, 1988-1991
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Alzheimer's Disease Awards, 1/89
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MEMORANDUM
OF CALL
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TO:
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PLEASE PHONE
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833-8550
WILL CALL AGAIN
IS WAITING TO SEE YOU
RETURNED YOUR CALL
WISHES AN APPOINTMENT
MESSAGE
RECEIVED BY
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DATE 1/26
TIME
2:15
63-110 NSN 7540-00-634-4018 STANDARD FORM 63 (Rev. 8-81)
Prescribed by GSA
*U.S.GPO:1987-0-196-343/79063
FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
submitted to
Special 1/26 messages
January 31, 1989
Dear Dr. ------:
Congratulations on being selected for the Metropolitan
Life Foundation Alzheimer Award for Medical Research.
You are truly a pioneer in this field, and you have my
best wishes for your continued advances as you fight
this dreaded disease.
Alzheimer's Disease affects millions of Americans,
either directly as victims or through the tremendcus
burden it places on the victims' families. Alzheimer's
Disease deadens the spirit and destroys the mind of SO
many Americans, and we can only hope that through your
work even fewer will fall prey to it in the years to come.
Your commitment and courage surely light the way for
others who seek a cure, and brighten the lives of those
left in the darkness of this disease.
Thank you for your energy, determination and stamina.
Good luck in your research, and congratulations once again.
God bless you.
Sincerely,
Carl W. Cotman, Ph.D.
George G. Glenner
Professor of Psychology
Professor of Pathology
University of California
University of California
Irvine, California
San Diego, California
Burson-Marsteller
1850 M Street, N.W.
Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20036
202.833.8550
January 24, 1989
Mr. David Demerest
Assistant to the President for Communications
The White House
Washington, DC 20045
Dear Mr. Demerest:
Jim Cicconi said that you were the only person who could help
me. So I am, at this late date, appealing to your patience.
The Metropolitan Life Foundation Alzheimers Awards for
medical research are being presented on January 31, 1989 in
New York and it is the Foundation's and my hope that letter
from President Bush can be read at this dinner.
I have attached the previous communication to Joe Casper.
As you see, this request has been in the works for weeks.
However, I have just learned, from Jim, that it has probably
been misdirected. He suggested I appeal to you directly and
in doing so mention that former President Reagan sent us a
letter last year.
A letter from President Bush would mean so much to Dr. Cotman
and Dr. Glenner and be such a fitting tribute to their
wonderful work. If you could see your way clear to help with
approval and swift expedition of this letter, everyone
involved would be so grateful.
Congratulations on your new assignment and best of everything
to this new administration. I'm rooting for your boss.
Sincerely Senior Susan fifter F. Counselor/Media Kevbe Kennedy Jatio
Relations
enc.
CENT menting
Mr. John J. Creedon
President and Chief Executive Officer
Re Metropolitan Life Foundation Awards for Medical Research
Advisory Committee Meeting - September 26, 1988
Selection of 1988 Recipients
Selection
Two the researchers were unanimously selected to be recipients of
publications. They are:
Foundation's awards. I have attached their cv's and
at Carl the W. Cotman, Ph. D. -- Dr. Cotman is Professor of Psychology
described his work as first-class, praised it for its
University of California, Irvine. The Committee
experimental that lesions in animals. Two of his findings reveal
originality and fairly elegant techniques, some involving
plasticity is retained by AD neurons and that NMdA
neuroplasticity, these memory and neuronal regrowth. His work
receptors are intact in early AD. Cotman's work has focused on
but the areas has not always been related to Alzheimer's disease, in
this committee did not think there should be a problem in
case. They believe his work in Alzheimer's is
call past him recipient of the Allied Signal Award. You Cotman to
outstanding, a he should be encouraged to continue. Dr. so is
with the good news. Phone Number: (714) may 856-5847 want
at George the G. Glenner -- Dr. Glenner is Professor of
suspicious 20 years and continues to draw supporters and some
has spanned University of California, San Diego. His work Pathology in amyloid
opponents. His laboratory has found a
precursor, and the AB protein, for the amyloid in cerebrovascular unique
His idea. neural plaques in both Alzheimer's and Down's walls
precursor that of B Alzheimer's is due to defective processing syndrome. of
committee as brilliant, passionate and sometimes Glenner
is described protein has stimulated some controversy. the
Alzheimer's. acknowledging his discovery of the
we were urged caution not to word the award to look flaky. as though The
research and An award to him should underscore cause interest of
work. He can highlight the fact that he has stimulated important in his
be reached at: Phone Number: (619) 534-6858
until The winners should be informed that the awards
call, January I will 31, 1989, the day of the luncheon. are As confidential you
special follow-up with each of them with details soon of the as
ceremony.
Burson- Marsteller
1850 M Street, N.W.
Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20036
202.833.8550
January 9, 1989
Mr. Joseph Casper
Office of the President-elect
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20045
Dear Joe:
The Metropolitan Life Foundation Alzheimer Awards for Medical
Research are being presented on Tuesday, January 31, at the
Pierre Hotel in New York City. This year these awards are
being given to two California doctors for their advances in
this field.
As I mentioned in our phone conversation, Met Life would be
honored to be able to read a letter of congratulations from
President-elect Bush at the awards dinner.
I am enclosing a confidential memo on the two recipients:
Dr. Carl W. Cotman and Dr. George G. Glenner. These two men
are truly pioneers in research medicine who have had the
courage and the commitment to explore medical techniques that
have brought us closer to finding a cure for Alzheimer's
disease. Honoring them with a letter from President-elect
Bush will only increase the already important nature of their
work and, hopefully, spur others to follow in their
footsteps.
We all appreciate any help you give in making this year's
awards ceremony truly memorable. Thanks again. I'll call
you later this week.
Sincerely,
Pee
Susan F. Kennedy
Enc.