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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001. fax
Edd Speaker to Julia doan re: Bios for Edd and Edwin Speaker
04/25/2000
P6/b(6)
[partial] (2 pages)
002. paper
re: Edwin Speaker (4 pages)
n.d.
P6/b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Shirley Sagawa
OA/Box Number: 24267
FOLDER TITLE:
Teen Conference Speaker Information: Speaker Family
2013-0124-S
rc1210
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - |44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office |(a)(2) of the PRAJ
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency |(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
h(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
h(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes |(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells |(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
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DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001. fax
Edd Speaker to Julia doan re: Bios for Edd and Edwin Speaker
04/25/2000
P6/b(6)
[partial] (2 pages)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Shirley Sagawa
OA/Box Number: 24267
FOLDER TITLE:
Teen Conference Speaker Information: Speaker Family
2013-0124-S
rc1210
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - |44 U.S.C. 2204(a)|
Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information |(a)(1) of the PRAJ
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAJ
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute |(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information |(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA|
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy |(a)(6) of the PRA
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions |(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
APR-25-2000 14:25
J&H MARSH & McLENNAN
213 346 5320 P.01/02
Facsimile
Marsh USA Risk & Insurance Services
777 South Figueros Street
Transmittal
21st Floor
Los Angeles. CA 90017
Sheet
Phone: 213 346 5223 Fax: 213 346 5320
California License No. 0437153
MARSH
An MMC Company
Date:
April 25, 2000
Pages, with cover: 2
To:
Ms. Julia Doan
Fax: 202 456 6244
Company:
Office of the First Lady, The White House
From:
Edd L Speaker
Subject:
Bios For Edd & Edwin Speaker
Julia: The following bios are provided in accordance with your request:
[001]
Edd L. Speaker
Born in
(b)(6)
lived in raised in Wharton Texas since age of 6
months. High School athlete excelling in football. Attended Texas Southern University on
a football scholarship. High School interests and participation included sports, YMCA
involvement (Hi-Y), acting and band. Busines Major in college. Served in the United
States Air Force, honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. Served in the Strategic
Missile Command at Vandenberg AFB, CA (4 years) Holds a Professional Certification in
Financial Management from the Graduate Scholl of Business at Stanford University.
Currently married to Youree Speaker (2 years) with one child still living at home. (Edwin,
age 17). Employed by Marsh USA, Risk & Insurance Services Inc. (14years) as a Senior
Claims Consultant in their downtown Los Angeles Office. Three other children by
previous marriages, all grown and living on their own.
On the Board of Trustees of Brookins Community AME Church. Received numerous
commendations from both the IRS and Franchise Tax Board for volunteer work with the
low income and elderly in the preparation of their tax returns. Recipient of the "Parent of
the Year " Award in 1993 and "Volunteer of the Year" Award in 1994. Past member of
the "Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women" and served as a counselor for
victims of rape and domestic violence. Also past nominee for a national "Community
Service Award" given by Sedgwick Inc. Ten years association with Challengers Boys and
Girls Club of Los Angeles.
The information contained in this facsimile message is confidential, may be privileged, and is intended for the use of the
individual or entity named above. If you, the reader of this message. are not the intended recipient, the agent, or employee
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APR-25-2000 14:25
J&H MARSH & McLENNAN
213 346 5320 P.02/02
Marsh USA Risk & Insurance Services
Page 2
April 25, 2000
Ms. Julia Doan
Edwin Speaker
Edwin was born on
(b)(6)
He attended 74th Street
Elementary School and St. Anselm Catholic School. He currently resides with his father
(Edd L. Speaker) and his father's wife of 2 years (Youree Speaker) in Los Angeles Calif.
Edwin is an accomplished musician specializing in drums and percussions. He is a member
of the Taft Marching Band, Concert Band and Jazz Band. He also is one of the back-up
drummers with the Brookins AME Church Musical Department. He was the drum line
captain for 2 years. This is Edwin's senior year at Taft High School after which he will be
attending West Los Angeles College in the fall.
Edwin is in the process of restoring 2 1965 Volkswagen and has taken this up as his hobby.
He also works on the weekends as a host at the Red Lobster Restaurant.
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Edd L. Speaker
Obstacles faced as a parent
Good Morning Mr. President, Mrs. Clinton, distinguished panelists and other
dignitaries and members of the press. It is indeed a pleasure to be here, for my
son and I, it represents treasured moments that will never be duplicated or
forgotten. While preparing for this moment, I asked myself what can I say, and
will there be enough time? The answer is no, it would probably take me at least
4 weeks to really get going. But I am going to take this time and share with you
some of my thoughts and feelings regarding "Raising Responsible and
Resourceful teenagers.
First of all, What is a parent? Webster defines the word parent as "a father or
mother. I define a parent as a primary care giver, the chief bottlewasher, valet,
maid, chauffeur, baby-sitter and about 50 other assorted job descriptions, all of
which are non-paid positions. It ultimately boils down to the parent is the person
ultimately responsible for the child that will one day evolve into a "teenager"
Where did I begin in raising a responsible and resourceful teenager, I began by
networking. Believe it or not, most parents share a common denominator; they
want the very best for their children. You ask the question, what did networking
do? I'll tell you what it did; it helped me build my base of resources.
Resources that would later prove invaluable. Resources that would later even play
a significant part in my being asked to speak at this particular conference.
My first and foremost resource was my church. The church was and is instrumental
in Edwin's development as a responsible teen and in my development as a
responsible parent. Edwin is now a church musician. He plays the drums. While
networking at my church, I was led to children's sports clinic. At this sports clinic,
once again while networking, I was led to Challengers Boys & Girls Club. This
organization would later become the catalyst that would send my son and I on a 10
year trek of nothing but positive experiences. It would help me overcome some of
the more common obstacles of parenting such as after school care, summer
programs, tutoring, job development, travel and much, much more. In fact, It was
my involvement at Challengers Boys and Girls Club that caused me to be initially
identified as a fit parent.
One of the first obstacles that I faced as a parent was finding after school care for
my son. I found most after school programs were either inadequate or too
expensive for me at that particular time in my life. Challengers Boys and Girls
Club picked Edwin up from school and took him to the Boys & Girls club until I got
off from work and picked him up.
The second obstacle was helping Edwin make a smooth transition from a private
catholic school to the public school system.
Monitoring Edwin's educational progress & development was especially
important to me and called for regular trips to his school during which I joined
the PTA and participated in the school activities.
After Edwin's graduation from elementary school, I was faced with finding a
school that didn't have real high gang activity and I was concerned with the
rumors regarding gang activity at the local Jr. High. While wrestling with this
dilemma, I read a newspaper article that talked about a foundation that was
looking for kids in public school that wanted to attend private school. I
immediately applied and was accepted within two week of applying. The
approval letter indicated that all I had to do was to select the private school of
my choice and have the school complete and return the bottom portion of the
approval letter. The foundation would then pay ½ of the monthly tuition up to
around $2,000 annually. I enrolled Edwin in St. Anselm catholic school, which
was on a few blocks from my home. Edwin could walk to school, a Challengers
Boys & Girls club van would pick him up as soon as school was over and I could
pick him up on my way home from work. Edwin remained in this program until
he graduated from Jr. High and started to Taft High School in Woodland Hills,
CA.
I was intensely concerned about maintaining some control of Edwin's social
development. i.e. his choice of friends, where he could and could not go, what he
could and could not do. I refused to base my decisions on whether or not the
other kids in the neighborhood were allowed to do certain things and go certain
places. I soon became well known in the neighborhood as being very strict
regarding the behavior of kids that came to play with Edwin in his yard. There
were three very strict rules regarding behavior at our home, no fussing, no
fighting and no profanity. Violation of any of these rules meant immediate
banishment from the Speaker yard or home. Even though the constant
troublemakers were banned from playing with Edwin, I had to be diplomatic
and careful in dealing with these kids so that Edwin would not be the target of
retaliation. I still spoke to and talked with those kids and Edwin still spoke to
them and was cordial to them because he still had to grow up with these kids.
Some of those kids later became gang members but allowed Edwin to travel
through the neighborhood relatively safely because of the respect that gave
them.
I worked hard to try and teach Edwin the principle of self-respect as well as
respect for others and their rights and feelings. One of the examples that I used
to constantly quote to him was "You want to be the kind of person that people
are glad to see coming" You don't want to have the personality the causes people
to say " Oh No, here comes that creep again. I used myself as an example by
constantly taking him everywhere with me and letting him see people's reaction
to me, this included people that I knew and those that I didn't know. I taught
him to initiate conversation with people that he didn't know and how to raise
their comfort level and make for easier interaction between them.
I constantly talked about education, its benefits and the consequences of not having
a good education. We had long conversations about college life, the fun part and the
serious part. We talked about the academic expectations, the competitive
environment, the no nonsense posture of most of the college professors. Once again
by networking with other concerned I learned of several programs designed to
acquaint kids with college life before they reached college age. Edwin attended a
number of these programs. We talked about goal setting, how I set my goals as a
teenager, what motivated me and how I was able to reach my goals.
I have been involved in my community for at least 20 years, I have volunteered
in schools, participated in charitable fund raising such as the United Way, Red
Cross and numerous other organizations. I always shared my experiences with
Edwin and he soon decided that he wanted to also be involved.
I will not stand here and attempt to take all the credit for Edwin's development
and growth into a responsible teenager. While Edwin's mom and I are divorced,
he has a very strong relationship with his mother. He spends time with her on a
regular basis and I must conclude that she has definitely had a positive impact
on his development. There also are teachers, mentors and a host of other
individuals that have probably impacted his life in some way. In addition to all
of this, Edwin has impacted his own life by making the right decisions, not
caving in to peer pressure, which he assures me is ever present. We as parents
can talk until we are blue in the face but in the end, the child or teenager must
decide which path they will follow.
I could go on naming all of the things that I have tried to teach and instill in
Edwin, but I can sum it up by saying that as a parent, you constantly reach for
all of the positive personality components and character elements for our kids,
and you hope and pray that you have done your best as a parent and that if not
all, at least some of the things you talked about stick to your child. In the end,
you embrace them, you love them and you never, ever, stop pushing them to be
the best that they can be.
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COLLECTION:
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First Lady's Office
Shirley Sagawa
OA/Box Number: 24267
FOLDER TITLE:
Teen Conference Speaker Information: Speaker Family
2013-0124-S
rc1210
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - |44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information |(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA|
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information |(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRAJ
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAJ
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes |(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions |(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.