Governor Clinton Writes About National Disasters In Arkansas And Reviewing The State’s Taxation Policies

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TLS. 2pg. 8 ½” x 11”. October 23, 1989. Little Rock. A typed letter signed “Bill Clinton” as Governor addressed to David L. Moffatt of North Little Rock, Arkansas: “Thank you for your letter earlier this month expressing your concerns about disaster management related to Hurricane Hugo and for enclosing the articles pertaining to Georgia’s taxation policies of retired individuals. All the states participate in emergency management activities which are funded under the Civil Defense appropriations by the Congress and managed at the national level by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and here in Arkansas by the State Office of Emergency Services. Arkansas Act 511 of 1973 provides programs through these two agencies for disaster planning, mitigation, response and recovery. In addition to the state and local emergency management systems, we have a number of private sector agencies and groups involved in disaster response. Some are well known such as the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc. There are others not as well known but still capable of providing assistance…James Lee Witt, Director of the Arkansas Office of Emergency Services has informed me of the vital role that many retired persons play in our state and local emergency management activities. Their knowledge, skills and abilities are a resource we simple could not purchase…The taxation policy of retired individuals is a matter I intend to ask the legislature to act on during the special session which convenes Monday. Please contact your representative and senator and express your feelings and concerns on this issue…”. The letter, on “Office of the Governor” stationery, is in very fine condition with a dark signature; two minor staple holes in the upper left corner miss the text.

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