April 28 in A.A. History

In 1983, Raymond M., an A.A. member from Grandville, Michigan, wrote to Mr. Carlton Turner [right], the director of the Drug Abuse Policy Office during President Ronald Reagan’s administration, enclosing his personal story:

RAYMOND E. M▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
2714 Donna, S.W.
Grandville, MI 49418

            April 28, 1983

Mr. Carlton Turner
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. Turner:

    Alcoholics Anonymous, as you know, is a bi-partisan organization numbering in the millions. Members include men and women, young and old, from all walks of life. The work they do, which is almost entirely on a voluntary basis, is an inspiration and a powerful statement of what can be accomplished through simple human kindness and concern.
    I am enclosing and forwarding to you a story I have written which displays the spirit of A.A. I hope you will find it interesting and inspirational. Without the splendid help these people and others in the field of substance abuse perform, this world, certainly this country, would not be as well off as it is. As an A.A. member myself, I am proud to be able to make this statement.
    Thank you for your kind attention and continued support of A.A.

Sincerely,

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         Raymond E. M▓▓▓▓▓▓▓

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