MEMORANDUM Date: May 17, 1994 To: Senator Dole From: Alec Vachon Re: Various TYs and Other Notes for Signature 1. Jennings Randolph In your anniversary luncheon remarks, you mentioned Jennings Randolph was your role model on disability issues. Byrd staff told me that although Randolph is now living in a nursing home in Missouri, he is mentally very active and enjoys hearing from former colleagues and friends. 2. Judy Heumann TY to note from Heumann (attached). Judy arrived late at the anniversary luncheon, and RSVPed that she could not attend. I expect she made a special effort to be there. 3. William Miller/Commerce Bank/Hays, KS Reply to congrats note on your maiden speech anniversary. 4. Wilson Hulley TY to his note (attached) re your Nixon eulogy. Hulley works for the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities --and helped with the anniversary lunch arrangements. He was (as his note indicates) an advance man for Nixon's 1968 Presidential Campaign. 5. Kevin Gottehrer (Son of Barry Gottehrer) Graduation congratulations --as you may recall, Kevin was my intern last summer and did an excellent job. He is graduating from high school next month, and will be attending Brown University in the Fall. 6. Marca Bristo Congratulations --she was confirmed as Chairperson of the National Council on Disability last Thursday (press release attached --you are quoted). The President announced his intention to nominate her a year ago (no reason for the delay except the White House slowness). At your request, I met with Marca on April 15 (memo attached). She expressed some reluctance about your National Commission on the Future of Disability bill --I believe her concern is that it will encroach on the National Council's territory. I have emphasized to her that a National Commission would assist the work of the National Council, not replace it. 7. Trudy Bryan You wrote Trudy Bryan a note of thanks for her work on your maiden speech, and she responded with the attached note. No further response seemed indicated. UNITED STATES SENATE OFFICE OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER WASHINGTON, D.C. Bos DOLE KANSAS May 16, 1994 (End of Letterhead) Dear Marca, Just a brief note to congratulate you on your confirmation as Chairperson of the National Council on Disability. I know it has been a long wait, but I trust worth it. It was a distinct pleasure seeing you at luncheon. It was a day I will never forget, and made very special by your presence. In your new role, I am counting on your support for a thorough review of our federal disability programs. In my view, we must measure our federal policies and programs by evidence of their value to real people --not by ideology or good intentions. Of course, if there is anything I can do to assist you, please let me know. With best regards, Sincerely, BOB DOLE The Honorable Marca Bristo Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago 310 South Peoria, Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60607 NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY An independent federal agency working with the President and the Congress to increase the inclusion, independence, and empowerment of all Americans with disabilities. NEWS RELEASE NCD #94-67 May 13, 1994 Contact: Mark S. Quigley (End of Letterhead) U.S. SENATE APPROVES CHICAGO'S MARCA BRISTO TO CHAIR THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY WASHINGTON --On Thursday, May 12, 1994, the U.S. Senate confirmed Marca Bristo, President and CEO of Access Living, to chair the National Council on Disability. She is the first person with a disability to hold this position. One of Bristo's goals is to create a stronger link between the Council, the community of people with disabilities, and parents and advocates. "Out of that connection, I want to address the inconsistencies in public policy so that we have a more cohesive national policy on disability, at home and abroad... I hope that we will be innovative and empowering in taking on issues that others have not, and that our work truly reflects President Clinton's 'people first' philosophy," Bristo said. She credits the Clinton administration for making significant progress on issues affecting people with disabilities. The National Council on Disability is an independent Federal agency led by 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. It is the only Federal agency charged with analyzing and making recommendations directly to the President and the Congress on issues of public policy which affect people with disabilities. Bristo believes the disability community and the Council need to play a larger role in forwarding a national policy on health reform, including personal assistance (over) 1331 F Street, N.W. • Suite 1050 • Washington, D.C. 20004-1107 (202) 272-2004 Voice • (202) 272-2074 TT • (202) 272-2022 Fax MEMORANDUM Date: April 4, 1994 To: Senator Dole From: Alec Vachon Re: Courtesy Call/Marca Bristo -- Nominee for Chairperson of National Council on Disability (End of Letterhead) White House Legislative Affairs would like to arrange a courtesy call for Marca Bristo --whom the President has nominated as Chair of the National Council on Disability. In October, you sent Marca a note (attached w/biographicalmaterials), congratulating her on winning the 1993 Betts award and "look[ing] forward" to the President's nomination. (The intent to nominate was announced by the White House in May 1993.) If you agree to see her, I will work out a time with Yvonne --Marca will be in town next Thursday and Friday (April 14­15), and again at the end of the month. OPTIONS: I WILL MEET WITH HER . DROP BY W/STAFF. STAFF MEET. OTHER. UNITED STATES SENATE OFFICE OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER WASHINGTON, D.C. Bob Dole KANSAS May 17, 1994 (End of Letterhead) Dear Kevin, Just a brief note to congratulate you on your upcoming graduation from Phillips Exeter, and my very best wishes for every success when you enter Brown this Fall. I understand that you will be interning this summer with Senator Simpson. I know that your work last summer was very highly regarded by my staff, and I am sure you will be a valuable adjunct to Senator Simpson's office. With best regards, Sincerely, BOB DOLE Mr. Kevin Gottehrer Phillips Exeter Academy Box 364 Exeter, New Hampshire 03833 UNITED STATES SENATE OFFICE OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER WASHINGTON, D.C. Bob Dole KANSAS May 9, 1994 (End of Letterhead) Dear Jennings, Recently I marked the 25th anniversary of my maiden speech to the Senate. That first speech, and my anniversary statement, both concerned disability, a subject, which you may recall, is something I care a great deal about --and have considerable personal experience. The occasion of this anniversary again reminded me of my early debt to you for the example of your leadership in this area, which was very inspiring to this junior Senator from Kansas. I hope all is well with you. With kindest personal regards, Sincerely, BOB DOLE The Honorable Jennings Randolph 9648 Olive Street Suite 225 Olivette, Missouri 63132 UNITED STATES SENATE OFFICE OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER WASHINGTON, D.C. Bob Dole KANSAS May 9, 1994 (End of Letterhead) Dear Judy, Thank you for your kind note on the 25th anniversary of my maiden Senate speech. And I was very pleased you were able to join us after all at the luncheon. As you may note in my anniversary statement, during a review of my floor statements over the years I was delighted to discover that in 1970 I spoke about your fight to be allowed to teach in New York City. We can only measure our success by the lives of real people. Your achievements, then and now, are tangible evidence of real progress. There is, of course, still much to be done. I look forward to our continued work together . With best regards, Sincerely, Bob Dole The Honorable Judy Heumann Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services U.S. Department of Education 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, S.C. 20202-2500 Judith E. Heumann Assistant Secretary Department of Education 330 C. Street SW Washington, D.C. 20202-2500 April 15, 1994 (End of Letterhead) Dear Senator, I am sorry I had to leave your luncheon celebration last week before I had an opportunity to thank you for the leadership role you have played these past 25 years in furthering the rights of disabled people. As your peers repeatedly said you have been a leader among leaders. It has been a privilege to know you and to work with. I look forward to continuing to work together. Sincerely, Judy Heumann TRUDY M. BRYAN Dear Mr. Dole, It is the mark of true greatness to include a staffer of 25 years ago in a moment of honor for you. I was flattered to be at the luncheon -- and thought, then and now, how much you have accomplished for Kansas, for the nation and in particular, for the handicapped over the years. Perhaps we didn't know how significant that speech would become, but somehow I think that you had an inkling. As I recall, you were absolutely intent on the subject matters of your maiden voyage and that, directionally, the speech had to capture where we, as a nation, were on this issue and where we should try to head. I believe it was you who insisted that we include a listing of federal programs in place. In retrospect, how puny the list looks. Had I had a moment at the luncheon to visit I wanted to bring you greetings from a constituent, Meena Meseuve (illegible) -- of course, my mother. It was she who asked to be remembered to you. When I told of the luncheon in your honor that was to be held, she (a MS victim for many years now) asked that I thank you for your contributions to the handicapped as well. The last political event in Abilene that she attended had you as the featured guest -- she recalls you stood by her wheelchair for a considerable portion of the evening. Moving forward into the health care debate, I'm looking to you for common sense leadership that helps start the nation down a better path in this area. There are many complex issues. As the daughter of someone whose due bills and home health care sum $14,000 a month in Abilene, I know. Again, many thanks. I'm proud to be on your team. Trudy UNITED STATES SENATE OFFICE OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER WASHINGTON, D.C. Bob Dole KANSAS May 12, 1994 (End of Letterhead) Dear Mr. Hulley, My thanks to you and your wife for your kind words about my remarks at President Nixon's service. I know his family was touched by the outpouring of respect and admiration which came from America and around the world. He was a remarkable public servant, and I was proud to call him a friend. As one who also knew him personally, I am sure you can testify to President Nixon's many acts of personal kindness. And thanks again for your help with the 25th anniversary luncheon. As you can imagine, it is a day I will never forget. With best regards, BOB DOLE Mr. Wilson Hulley 7500 Woodmont Avenue South Tower, Apartment 1018 Bethesda, Maryland 20814