[LeArc] ARLB037 White House greets Amateur Radio operators

[Tony Coniglio]

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Subject: ARLB037 White House greets Amateur Radio operators


> SB QST @ ARL $ARLB037
> ARLB037 White House greets Amateur Radio operators
> 
> ZCZC AG37
> QST de W1AW  
> ARRL Bulletin 37  ARLB037
> >From ARRL Headquarters  
> Newington CT  June 19, 2002
> To all radio amateurs 
> 
> SB QST ARL ARLB037
> ARLB037 White House greets Amateur Radio operators
> 
> President George Bush has sent his greetings to all Amateur Radio
> operators, acknowledging their role in emergency communications and
> in generating international good will. The White House letter comes
> as hams in the US mark Amateur Radio Week June 16-23 and prepare to
> participate this weekend in ARRL Field Day--an emergency
> preparedness exercise.
> 
> ''I salute amateur radio operators for your work on behalf of public
> safety officials,'' the President said in a letter dated June 18. ''I
> also commend your interest in communicating with persons in other
> parts of the world and learning about other cultures and countries.
> Your involvement builds understanding and goodwill around the
> globe.''
> 
> For the first time, Field Day will be open to participation by
> amateurs throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.
> 
> The President's letter acknowledged ham radio's ''important role in
> emergency communications, assisting law enforcement personnel and
> other emergency services as they carry out their responsibilities.''
> 
> ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, expressed his delight at the
> presidential communication. ''I'm extremely pleased that the
> president has decided to recognize the accomplishments of Amateur
> Radio operators throughout America,'' he said. ''Amateur Radio is a
> real asset to America, and even more so after September 11. Amateur
> Radio has always played a big role in disasters and emergencies, and
> I'm very proud of it.''
> 
> President Bush said First Lady Laura Bush ''joins me in sending our
> best wishes.''
> 
> Governors in several states have issued proclamations designating
> Amateur Radio Week or Amateur Radio Month.
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> /EX