THE BILL WILKERSON HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER
NASHVILLE 4, TENNESSEE

W.W. BERRY, PRESIDENT
W. 0. VAUGHAN, M. D., VICE-PRES.
GRANVILLE S. BOURNE, SECRETARY

GULLEN DOUGLASS, TREASURER

W.W. WILKERSON, M. O., CHM, OF THE BOARD April 30 1959
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Congressman John E. Fogarty
House Office Building
Washington 25, D. C.

Dear Congressman Fogarty:

Your letter and the enclosure were truly appreciated. As you know, it is my
desire that H.J. Res. 316 be all-inclusive in its field and general nature so

that the Secretary and Advisory Committee can be legally free to make all
decisions in the administration of this act. In my opinion, the bill, as written,
will care for all contingencies for the training of teachers in all phases of the
hearing and speech field for years to come. I would dislike very much to see
amendments added which circumscribe it in any manner or slant it for selfish
reasons towards any particular group. I am particularly interested in knowing
what amendments Dr. Elstat would propose. I would like to have your permission
to write Dr. Elstat requesting this information.

In his letter, Dr. Elstat speaks of another resolution that is being considered
at this time, presumably dealing more or less with the same problem. I know
nothing of this bill and would appreciate your having Mr. Kelley send me a
copy.

I received word a few days ago that Representative Elliott was calling a meeting
of his Sub-Committee on Special Education to decide on which bills they will
recommend for a hearing during this session of Congress. I trust that the great
need for your resolution will be impressed upon this Committee, and that they
will vote it out for a hearing. I am wondering if you have received a definite
committment from Senator Hill in regard to introducing this measure into the
Senate.

I shall be in Florida from the 6th through the 17th of May, following which I shall
fly to Washington for a few days, at which time I shall certainly attempt to see you.
However, my secretary will be able to contact me at any time. Again, words

fail to express my appreciation for your humanitarian ideals. My kindest personal
regards and best wishes are extended to you.

Yours very faithfully,

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Ww. W. wilkéson, Jr. M. D.