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College Station, Texas 77840
r.► November 9, 1971
Dear
At our meeting about two months ago you and several others asked me to
withhold a prompt decision to you with respect to the race for state senator, pend-
ing an opportunity, as you expressed it, for my review of the situation.
This I have done, and on the basis of all factors have decided not to get
into the fray at the present time.
As I said earlier, my present position is not a factor, since I am eligible
for retirement now and do not plan to die on the job. I will say, however, that
one more year's service, for example, would provide a greater return than I
could obtain in January. But, I would not hesitate to retire then, if I desired, or
now.
I might add that I did "test the waters" in the piney woods counties where
I know the folks and could have support in the towns and the forks of the creek,
and in my "home counties" of Houston and Trinity. As to Polk County (now in
district), I have many friends who assured me of excellent support and even
went so far as to assure me victory if I ran.
I made a check of other peripheral counties as well, in a general sense,
with folks I know, who assured me of their support.
Regarding Brazos County, which you cited as the "key", I do believe I
could run a good race.
And, the forest industry would, I understand, help me if I ran. Oh, yes,
the other group would too.
But the overriding problem is organization and funds. The opposition has
both at his disposal. I would call for a central active, dedicated group working
on my behalf and this the "poor folks" could not give because of the intracies of
politics. There would have to be an active group in each county as well. And,
it would take money for publicity in all the counties. I personally do not have
such funds.
There are other considerations, too.
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Let me say that I am most humbled that you all would ask me to be your
candidate for state senator. I am sorry if I let you down.
With kindest personal regards.
Yours very truly
D. A. A erson,
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1202 Foster Avenue
College Station, Texas
February 2l, 1972
Mr. J. A. Amis, System Attorney
Texas A & M University System
System Building
College Station, Texas 77843
Dear Counsellor:
For over a month now I have been wanting to flrop you
a line with respect to the double standard as it relates to em-
ployees of the System (staff and faculty) who wish to announce
for public office. I refer to the policy statement of 1938 desig-
nated as 203-55.
In my own case, I was placed in the position of resigning
or face dismissal should I have run for political office. Yet,
another could do so with no action taken.
It 'taint fair.
I desire no action against another, This is not my intent.
I merely wanted to point out the double standard, in a personal
manner.
Yours very truly,
D. A. Anderson
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'n motion by ;fir. Cudllpp, seconded by Y . Ridout, and approved
vote of the Boarc., the Board ?-,�inute Order adopted
2, 1958 relating to tze announcement for public office by
c :o _ct�ccs o: the Texas A. and Mi. College System was amended to
au s -Follows:
"An employee of the Texas A. and 1M. College O
S - ,e : ?"!ho i"j a n t s to announce for pubs lc off?ce %iuSi
i:ior to the announcement, submit his unconditio:tal
resignation,, Public o4=fice as used above does not
include local offices such as school board members
and members of local government for which no emolument
of .any kind is received."
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February 6, 1974
Mr. D. A. (Andy) Anderson
1202 Foster E
College Station, Texas
Dear Andy;
I want to thank you for taking the time to write me regarding
several matters.
First of all, I appreciate your renewed pledge of support to
me in the forthcoming election. I have been listening to
what people have been saying for the past week or ten days
and it is most encouraging. As a matter of fact, I find
people to be more enthusiastically behind me than anytime I
can recall. It is much like you would expect in one ' s first
race.
I am also pleased to know that you still have some loyal
supporters. This is quite understandable considering the kind
of job the dedication you have provided when you have served
in an elective office in the past.
Andy, should you decide to run for State Senator two years
hence, I strongly suspect that you will be opposing Bill Moore
and not me. I am aware of the vicious rumor that is going
around; however, I can assure you that it is a fabrication and
not the truth.
Congratulations upon your retirement from a long and dedicated
career with the Texas Forrestry Service. May I wish for you and
Mrs. Anderson a very fruitful retirement. Should your retirement
be short-lived, may I wish you every success in your future
endeavors.
Sincerely,
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