BOB DOLE 
UNITED STATES SENATE 

April 17, 1995 

Dear Ms. Jones, 

I deeply appreciate the award from the Kansas Disability Caucus for my leadership on disability rights. As you know, disability has not been only a legislative issue for me, but a personal one as well. 

I hope Kansans with disabilities think of me not only as their Senator, but as their advocate as well. In Kansas we have a strong and proud disability community--in my view, one of the best organized in the nation. If that is bragging on Kansas, so be it. Today many Kansans have a better chance for full, independent lives than even a few years ago. It has been my honor and privilege to help make this possible. We still have a lot of work to do--and know you can count on me. 

Please share my thanks for this award with other members of the Caucus. 

With best regards,

Sincerely, 
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE 

Ms. Shannon Jones
Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas
Topeka, Kansas 66603