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April 30, 1969
Honorable Lawrence M. Cox, Assistant Secretary
for Renewal and Housing Assistance
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, D. C. 20410
Dear Larry:
Time has a way of slipping up on all of us. It seems like only yesterday
that you and your staff in Norfolk, Fred Fay, Allen Charles, Gene Arrington,
the remainder of the Virginia Association of NAHRO, and I were one big
family in Virginia. Wow, the family has scattered in several directions
but it's all for the best. I have seen several of the *old family" on
occasion at the Southeastern Regional Council of NAHRO meetings, but
missed seeing you.
When I was vacationing with my folks at Virginia Beach recently, I heard
that you might be appointed Assistant Secretary for Renewal and Housing
Assistance. I was delighted at the prospects as no one individual ia
more capable or knowledgeable with present and past national housing
legislation than you, other than Senator Sparkman and former Representative
Albert Raines.
Congratulations to a most worthy deserver and best wishes for success in
your new endeavor.
For the past five years, it has been my good fortune to have been with a
great Mayor and to contribute (hopefully) in the development of a very
progressive city.
Federal funds are certainly no stranger to thie city. In fact, we publicly
extoll the fact that we would not have accomplished what we have without
federal financial assistance -- and the citizens know it! The major risk
we run, of course, is one of building up their expectations to the point
at which neither this city nor the Federal government can ever hope to
deliver. But, it is a risk we must take, as the alternatives are mighty
slim.
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Hon. Lawrence M. Cox -2- April 30, 1969
If you have not been to Atlanta recently, do come. It is well worth a trip.
Again, congratulations on your appointment. If I can do anything to help make
your assignment a little easier, feel free to count on me for assistance.
Kindest personal regards.
Sincerely yours,
George L. Aldridge, Jr., Director
Community Improvement Program
City of Atlanta
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
GLAJr..bea
P.S. Am unusual CBD study proposal for Atlanta was submitted jointly to
HUD and DOT during the transition period of the Johnson and Nixon
Administrations. A local contingent is coming up to Washington on
May 7th to inquire into its status. Collier Gladin, our Planning
Director, and Dan Sweat, Mayor's Assistant, will be with this group.
Anything you can do to be of assistance here would be most appreciated.
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April 30, 1969
Honorable Lawrence M. Cox, Assistant Secretary
for Renewal and Housing Assistance
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, D. C. 20410
Dear Larry:
Time has a way of slipping up on all of us. It seems like only yesterday
that you and your staff in Norfolk, Fred Fay, Allen Charles, Gene Arrington,
the remainder of the Virginia Association of NAHRO, and I were one big
family in Virginia. Wow, the family has scattered in several directions
but it's all for the best. I have seen several of the *old family" on
occasion at the Southeastern Regional Council of NAHRO meetings, but
missed seeing you.
When I was vacationing with my folks at Virginia Beach recently, I heard
that you might be appointed Assistant Secretary for Renewal and Housing
Assistance. I was delighted at the prospects as no one individual ia
more capable or knowledgeable with present and past national housing
legislation than you, other than Senator Sparkman and former Representative
Albert Raines.
Congratulations to a most worthy deserver and best wishes for success in
your new endeavor.
For the past five years, it has been my good fortune to have been with a
great Mayor and to contribute (hopefully) in the development of a very
progressive city.
Federal funds are certainly no stranger to thie city. In fact, we publicly
extoll the fact that we would not have accomplished what we have without
federal financial assistance -- and the citizens know it! The major risk
we run, of course, is one of building up their expectations to the point
at which neither this city nor the Federal government can ever hope to
deliver. But, it is a risk we must take, as the alternatives are mighty
slim.
)
Z%
Hon. Lawrence M. Cox -2- April 30, 1969
If you have not been to Atlanta recently, do come. It is well worth a trip.
Again, congratulations on your appointment. If I can do anything to help make
your assignment a little easier, feel free to count on me for assistance.
Kindest personal regards.
Sincerely yours,
George L. Aldridge, Jr., Director
Community Improvement Program
City of Atlanta
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
GLAJr..bea
P.S. Am unusual CBD study proposal for Atlanta was submitted jointly to
HUD and DOT during the transition period of the Johnson and Nixon
Administrations. A local contingent is coming up to Washington on
May 7th to inquire into its status. Collier Gladin, our Planning
Director, and Dan Sweat, Mayor's Assistant, will be with this group.
Anything you can do to be of assistance here would be most appreciated.
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