WILLIAM S. BROOMFIELD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/06/1974 - HFSID 79115

WILLIAM S. BROOMFIELD
The Congressman from Michigan signs his name on this typed letter, dated February 6, 1974
Typed letter signed: "William Broomfield" in blue ink. 1 page, 8x10½. Congress of the United States House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. personal letterhead. Dated February 6, 1974. Addressed to Mr. Thomas W. Fagan/ Chief, Special Projects Branch Office of Education for Funds from the Emergency School Aid Act. In Full: "Dear Mr. Fagan, I have had an opportunity to review preliminary documents pertaining to Attorney William Waterman's application for grant funds provided for in the Emergency School Aid Act, and I am pleased to give my support to this application. I am impressed with the Waterman Enterprises Proposal, primarily because the applicant represents a broadly based constituency with persona; experience in the areas of concern to the legislation. More significantly, I am impressed with the fact that although the Midwestern states and school districts are prominent in litigation involving desegregation, the Midwest appears to be neglected when consideration is given to National Grant Applicants of the type provided in legislation herein referred to. For these reasons, I urge you to give favorable consideration to this application. Sincerely, William S. Broomfield, M.C." typed. American Congressman, William Broomfield (b. 1922), was a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives from 1949 to 1954, serving as speaker pro temper in 1953. After completing his term, he served in the Michigan State Senate from 1949 to 1956, and was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives for the 85th and to the seventeen succeeding Congresses from 1957 to 1993. Upon his retirement, Broomfield was the ranking Republican serving in the House, garnishing him praise from both parties for his ethics, statesmanship and honesty. Staple holes in top margin, not affecting signature. Slight horizontal creases from folding. Fine condition.