JOHN J. ROONEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/26/1974 - HFSID 79170

JOHN J. ROONEY
The longtime member of Congress writes letter regarding Early Childhood Center funding on personal Appropriations Committee letter
Typed letter signed: "John J. Rooney" in blue ink. 1 page, 8x10½. Written on personal U.S. Congress House of Representatives letterhead. February 26, 1974. Washington, D.C. In full: "Dear Mr. Secretary: Reference is made to my previous interest in the funding of the Extended All Day Early Childhood Center at Public School #9, School District #13, in Brooklyn, New York. As you know, this pilot project to assist minority group children in overcoming the past effects of educational urban minority group isolation was approved for the 1973-74 school year. (A copy of your letter addressed to me on July 25, 1973 is enclosed for your information.) This has proved to be quite a successful program, and re-funding for 1974-1975 has been requested. Enclosed herewith is copy of a letter I have received from Mr. Luther Black, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Extended All Day Early Childhood Center, and Iwill very much appreciate anything you may consistently do to facilitate favorable action in the matter. With kindest regards, Sincerely". American politician John J. Rooney is best known for his thirty years as a United States Representative from New York, which he held from 1944-1974. As the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for the Departments of State, Justice and Judiciary and a good friend of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, Rooney became one of the House's most powerful members. Normal mailing folds. Staple punctures in upper left corner. Slightly toned. Ink stamps in bottom margin and on verso. Small tear in left margin. Otherwise, fine condition.