Saturday, January 31, 2009

VIRGINIA'S LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA


 January 31, 2009

Dear Mr. President,

Congratulations on your election and inauguration.  I wish you well as you form a new administration.

In your role as leader of our great nation you seem to have a special place in the hearts of the young people of our country.  As such a person, I would like to request that you address all the students of this country in a major address televised during school hours.

I think it would be very meaningful if you will remind them of your own background, and the importance of getting an education that has contributed to your success.  You have given hope to a great number of young people that nothing is impossible, but they must also be reminded that getting an education is the key to success.

Also, many public schools are experiencing severe discipline problems.  Please suggest that students respect their teachers more and consider their teachers as friends.

I am a retired Public Elementary school Principal.

Sincerely,

Virginia D. Worley

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