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Rhode Island Governor's Letter about Centennial

Governor's Residence

February 19, 2001

Karen H. Brown
Acting Director United States Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899

Dear Ms. Brown:

Thank you for your recent letter concerning your upcoming Centennial Celebration and the Grand Opening of the Hall of States Flags at NIST Headquarters. I am pleased to be able to be part of your event and have enclosed a state flag for your use.

On behalf of Marilyn, Rhode Island's First Lady, and myself, please accept our best wishes for a successful event.

Sincerely,

Lincoln Almond

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Created July 30, 2013, Updated February 14, 2023