Newsgroups: alt.religion.scientology,alt.california,ca.politics Subject: California Governor Wilson beds down with the scientologists From: smokesig@ix.netcom.com (Neal Hamel) Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 03:25:05 GMT A proclamation dated August 3, 1996 signed by Pete Wilson quote TO: THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY CELEBRITY CENTRE INTERNATIONAL I am delighted to extend my warm regards and congratulations to everyone who has gathered this evening to celebrate your 27th Anniversary The future of California depends on the involvement of organizations like yours, who donate their time, talent, and resources to helping others. The Celebrity Centre's dedication to improving the quality of life for its fellow citizends (sic) represents the kind of civic and humanitarian spirit upon which our society is built. Whether you were raising funds for the Boy Scouts, the Hollywood Beautification Team, the Hollywood Arts Council, the World Literacy Crusade, the Hollywood PAL and Police Support Association; combatting the scourge of drug and alcohol abuse and crime through your Narconon, Drug Free Marshall and Criminon programs; or having the Centre's talented artists paint professional murals on buildings throughout the community -- your members have been making a positive and lasting difference in countless lives for nearly three decades. The Celebrity Centre International is a sterling example of what people can do when they reach out with compassion and care. On this occasion of well-deserved tribute and celebration, Gayle joins me in extending our very best wishes for every future success in your good work. Sincerely, PETE WILSON State Capitol Sacramento, California 95814 (916) 445-2841 end quote Neal "If you lie down with dogs you get up with fleas" Hamel (Apologies to dogs everywhere)