Box 16, Folder 3, Document 67

Box 16, Folder 3, Document 67

ARTHUR M. KarLan

ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 676

= 1375 PEACHTREE STREET. N. E.
TELEPHONE 873-3535_ ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30309

September 16, 1966

Honorable Ivan Allen, Mayor
City of Atlanta

City Hall

Atlanta, Ga.

Dear Mayor Allen:

It is indeed unfortunate that the only
measure of exemplifying appreciation to a person
in your capacity is at the voting polls. If ever
an individual deserved national recognition for
gallantry and actions far beyond the call of duty,
in my opinion, you would be entitled to this
recognition.

Having maintained a First Aid Station
in the riot areas both on Capitol Avenue and
Boulevard, I saw first handed the raw courage and
absolute determination and intestinal fortitude
that you possess. There is little doubt in my
mind that your actions avoided a great conflict,
and the people of this community as well as those
of our neighboring areas should be grateful to you.
I am privileged and honored to be able to state
that you are ‘our Mayor".

With kindest personal regards.
Very,truly yours,
Come thei
Arthur M. Kaplan
AMK : bp