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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter2SINCE NW International Association of Chiefs of Police 515 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2357 Qj Phone:703/838-6767; 1-800/THE Fax: 703/836-4543 Web: Www.theiacp.org Dear Friend, President Joseph C. Carter Chief of Poe MBTA Transit Police Boston. MA Immediate Past President Mary Ann Vrverette Chief of Police Gaithersburg Police Department Gaithersburg, MD First Vice President Ronald C. Ruecker Superintendent Oregon State Police Salem, OR Second Vice President Russell B. Leine Chief of Police Algonquin Police Depanme 4- 14A1 tgonQuin, IL IACP Third Vice President Michael J. Carroll Chief of Police West Goshen Township Po West Chester, PA Fourth Vase President Mark Marshall Chief of Police Smithfield Police Department Smithfield, VA Fifth Vice President Walter McNeil Chief of Police Tallahassee Police Department Tallahassee, FL Vice President al Large Susan Riseling Chief of Police University of Wisconsin -Madison Police Department Madison, WI Va. P.si.e men,,.'],, r.! i..Iilr! nl at +r D lemon) Police Department rem3nl,L-A OC r Q 1 2007 CITY OF NAM.' POLIO- roRrarrutCEr,.>tp mutt International Vice President Tom Driessen Director National Crime Squad of the Gulch Police Driebergen, Netherlands Vice President -Treasurer Cad R. Wolf Chief of Police Hazelwood Police Department Hazelwood, MD General Chair Division of State Associations of Chiefs of Police Yousry A. Zakhary Director Woodway Public Safety Department Woodway, TX General Chair Divlsio of State andQ1'1/Ce of the Parliamentarian Wiliam 8. Berger Chief of Police Palm Bay Police Department Palm Bay, FL Executive Director Daniel N. Rosenblatt Alexandria, VA Deputy Executive Director Chief of Staff James W. McMahon Alexandria, VA Joseph R Point Police Joseph R. Fuentes h_ Ci@f Of Po Superintendent PrNew Jersey State Po West Trenton, NJ September 24, 2007 SEP 2 8 2007 CEIVED Five years ago the IACP passed an important resolution — one in whichl firmly believe. It encourages all IACP members to take an active role in promoting the first ever National Law Enforcement Museum. I am sure you know that the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) — the fine organization that created the National Memorial, which is dedicated to our fellow officers who gave their lives in the line of duty — is spearheading the Museum initiative. It is a vital and ambitious undertaking that deserves our full support. The IACP is proud to have pledged to contribute $100 000 toward making the Museum a reality. In February of this year, NLEOMF publicly launched its Museum fundraising campaign — A Matter of Honor — with a goal of raising $80 million to build this long overdue tribute to law enforcement. Fortner Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush stepped forward to be honorary co-chairs of the campaign, and seven former U.S. Attorneys General round out the Honorary Campaign Committee. As the leaders of our proud profession, we are in exceptional company as we show our support of this historical endeavor. For the first time ever in our country's history, there will be a national museum P2 (over, please) where the story of our system of law and its dedicated officers will be told with the utmost candor and respect. It will be a story of valor and hope, heroism, and appreciation. It will be explained and explored so it can be understood and honored. The Museum will also serve as an important research repository devoted to promoting law enforcement safety — an issue each of us lives with every moment of every day. Groundbreaking for the Museum is scheduled for next summer. Craig Floyd and his dedicated colleagues at the NLEOMF have already raised $31 million. They are nearly 40% of the way to the total campaign goal. But they still have a long way to go. They are counting on us to help. That's why I'm hoping you will join me in support of this vital initiative by sending a special donation to help IACP fulfill our $100,000 commitment and support the Museum today. Please consider making a gift of $100, $1,000 or more if you possibly can. Building this Museum is truly a matter of honor. The time to do it is now. The long record of extraordinary service that law enforcement officers have given to America has gone without national recognition for too long. That's why I'm urging you, as a fellow leader of our great profession, to join me in making a personal, financial commitment to the Museum now. Please give as generously as you can to support A Matter of Honor: The Campaign for the National Law Enforcement Museum. It is our opportunity to help honor and preserve the history of our profession, and show our respect for the dedication and service of our fellow officers. Respectfully yours, Joseph C. Carter President, IACP P.S. I have enclosed a Museum reply envelope for your convenience. Please send a special donation to support the Museum today. Thank you, in advance, for your commitment and help.