Letter from US Representative Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. to Carl Lewis
- Written by
- Representative Bentsen, Kenneth, Jr., American, born 1959
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Date
- August 14, 1996
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 7/16 in. (27.8 x 21.4 cm)
- Description
- Typed letter from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., Texas Congressman, to Carl Lewis, with Bentsen's signature. Dated August 14, 1996. Blue U.S. House of Representatives letterhead at the top. The letter reads [August 14, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / c / o USA Track & Field, P.O. Box 120 / One RCA Dome, Ste. 140 / Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 / Dear Carl: / I wish to join your family, friends, and teammates in congratulating you on your great / success at the centennial Olympic games in Atlanta and your ninth Olympic gold. I am impressed / by your outstanding performance. I consider it a great honor to be able to say that I represent that / most successful track star ever! / Good luck on your future plans. You are an inspiration to all Americans of what we can / achieve through hard work and dedication. / With kindest personal regards, / Sincerely, Kenneth Bentsen / Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. / Member of Congress / KEB: int1]
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Topic
- Athletes
- Sports
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2012.154.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.