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    Letter from US Representative Tom DeLay to Carl Lewis

    Written by
    Representative DeLay, Tom, American, born 1947
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    August 27, 1996
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in. (27.8 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Typed letter from Tom DeLay., Texas Congressman, to Carl Lewis, with DeLay's signature. Dated August 27, 1996. Blue U.S. House of Representatives letterhead at the top. The letter reads [August 27, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / USA Track & Field / P.O. Box 120 / (One RCA Dome, Ste. 140) / Indianapolis, IN 46206 (46225) / Dear Mr. Lewis: I wanted to take the opportunity to congratulate you for your exceptional performance in / the U.S. Olympic long jump competition. / Once again, you have proven yourself an excellent and enduring athlete. Your hard work / and dedication have paid off, adding more medals to your already flourishing collection. This is / something of which you deserve to be immensely proud. / Congratulations on your accomplishments. You are a fine representative of the United / States and the great state of Texas, and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. / Sincerely / Tom DeLay / Tom DeLay / Member of Congress / TD:ple]
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2012.154.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
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    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f5b438e1-0aa9-481a-ad24-854572049856
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