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Letter of Appreciation and Reflection: Celebrating America's Unique Wonders and Honoring Law Enforcement

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Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_12_0014
Letter of Appreciation and Reflection: Celebrating America's Unique Wonders and Honoring Law Enforcement
Letter of Appreciation and Reflection: Celebrating America's Unique Wonders and Honoring Law Enforcement

Dates

  • 5-Sep-86
  • 99th (1985-1987)

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from James R. Jones to Robert Ferguson, the President of the National Association of Chiefs of Police. Jones thanks Ferguson for the Liberty and Justice Award of Merit and expresses his pride in being a part of making the Constitution a living document. He commends the police for their role in protecting the rights and freedoms of the United States. The second letter is from Robert Ferguson to James Jones. Ferguson encloses the Liberty and Justice Award of Merit on behalf of the law enforcement community. He explains that the award commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Constitution and the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Ferguson states that the police play a vital role in making the Constitution a living document and protecting the rights it guarantees. He expresses his wish to present the award in person and prays for Jones' safety, health, and wisdom. The letter also includes information about a booklet dedicated to the sacrifice

Extent

12 pages

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-

Congress 99th (1985-1987)

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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