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Letter from A Veteran Urging The Chamber of Commerce to Support The Establishment of A Va Hospital in Lawton

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Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_12_0011
Letter from A Veteran Urging The Chamber of Commerce to Support The Establishment of A Va Hospital in Lawton
Letter from A Veteran Urging The Chamber of Commerce to Support The Establishment of A Va Hospital in Lawton

Dates

  • 20-Aug-86
  • 99th (1985-1987)

Scope and Contents

The letter is from a congressman to a service officer of Disabled American Veterans. The congressman expresses his commitment to establishing an outpatient clinic in Lawton, Oklahoma and discusses his efforts to secure funding for the clinic. He mentions that the VA has been slow in submitting a funding request and states that he will work with his colleagues to establish the clinic as soon as possible. The congressman also mentions his opposition to a VA hospital in Lawton and his support for a convention center and new industries in the area. The second part of Letter from a veteran urging the Chamber of Commerce to support the establishment of a VA hospital in Lawton. The veteran highlights the large number of veterans in the area and the need for a hospital closer to them. He also mentions the job opportunities and building available for the hospital. The veteran urges citizens to write to their congressmen and senators to request their support for the hospital.

Extent

4 pages

Policy Area

Non-Specified

Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-

Congress 99th (1985-1987)

Tribal Affiliation Comanche Indians; Wichita Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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