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From: JeanneP.Lausche@ky.gov

Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 17:49:00 -0400

Subject: Letter from Governor Ernie Fletcher

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Governor  Ernie Fletcher's Communications Office

For Immediate Release                                             Contact:          Jeannie  Lausche

April 16, 2004                                                                                     Jason Keller                                                                                                                                                                                      502-564-2611

The Following is a Letter Sent to Kentucky House Speaker Jody Richards from

Governor Ernie Fletcher

April 16, 2004

The Honorable Jody Richards

Speaker of the House

The Capitol Building

700 Capitol Avenue

Frankfort, KY  40601

Dear Mr. Speaker:

            Thank you for your letter of April 15th regarding a special legislative session.  I do agree that the General Assembly adjourned, over the objection of many members of the House, without completing its most important task, the passage of a budget, as well as tax modernization that will grow jobs and our economy.  Obviously, I am disappointed.

            When I presented my budget proposal on January 27th, I promised bipartisan cooperation and expressed a willingness to work with each member of the General Assembly in order that we fulfill our statutory and constitutional duties.  I have kept that commitment and remain committed to this goal.

            However, because of your previous assertions that any special session I call would be adjourned immediately, I must be sure your ovations are serious.  I recommend you contact Senate President Williams and begin working toward consensus.  To call a special session before an agreement is reached would be a waste of tax dollars.

            I must also express my deep disappointment that, under your leadership, the House killed both of the First Lady's initiatives, Read to Achieve and Healthy Kentucky. I have never seen that done and I well remember working on and supporting First Lady Judi Patton's initiatives.  Any special session should include an agreement on these measures as well.

            I am still optimistic that partisanship can be put aside and that the people's work can be done in a responsible, statesmanlike manner.

                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                        Ernie  Fletcher

c:  The Honorable David Williams

Jeanne  P.  Lausche

Press Secretary for the Governor's Office

502-564-2611 ext. 432

jeannep.lausche@ky.gov <mailto:jeannep.lausche@ky.gov>

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