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i • <br />• <br />State of Texas <br />OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE <br />Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 <br />Mark White <br />Secretary of State <br />July 7, 1977 <br />Mr. J. J. Meza, Mayor <br />P. 0. Box 1115 <br />La Porte, Texas .77571 <br />Dear Mayor Meza: <br /> <br />On September 10 pf this year, the State of Texas and the <br />United States Navy will participate in the commissioning of <br />the new US$ TEXAS (CGN-39) in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship, <br />which is one of our nation's most powerful combat ships, is <br />a nuclear ggwered guided missile cruiser. This namesake is <br />a visible tribute not only to our State but to the many <br />patriots who have dedicated their lives to the cause of <br />liberty and independence. <br />To ensure that the State of Texas is properly represented in <br />the commissioning activities, Governor Briscoe appginted a <br />liaison cgmmittee which is authorized to receive gifts for <br />the purpgse of providing traditional honors for a cgmmis- <br />sioning ceremony. <br />As Chairman of the USS TEXAS Liaison Committee, I wish to <br />solicit your city's help in providing the ship's silver and <br />other gifts from the State of Texas. The name of each city <br />which cgntributes $.100 or more will be included on the list <br />to be presented to Captain Peter B. Feidler, Jr., Commanding <br />Officer of the USS TEXAS, at the commissioning ceremony. <br />These tax deductible contributions should not be public <br />funds, but should come from private donations. To assure <br />proper recognition of your city, send contributions to: USS <br />TEXAS Liaison Committee, Post Office Box 12428, Austin, <br />Texas 78711, no later than August 1. Should you have any <br />questigns, please do not hesitate to call. <br />• <br />Yours truly, <br />Mark White <br />Chairman <br />USS TEXAS Liaison Committee <br />