George W. Bush, President of the United States
Executive Office of the President
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500

Dear President Bush:

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is pleased to congratulate you on becoming President of the United States. We hope your term will be beneficial for the American people, the nation, you personally, and the advancement of occupational safety and health and environmental management on a worldwide basis. ASSE stands ready to assist you, or your representatives, if there is a need for expertise in such matters.

ASSE is the oldest and largest society of safety professionals in the world. Founded in 1911, ASSE represents almost 32,000 dedicated safety professionals. Falling under the ASSE membership are Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Industrial Hygienists, Professional Engineers, Ergonomists, Academicians, Fire Protection Engineers, System Safety Experts, Health Professionals, and an impressive collection of other disciplines, skills, and backgrounds. We pride ourselves on our dedication to excellence, expertise, and commitment to the protection of people, property, and the environment on a worldwide basis. ASSE also has 12 practice specialty divisions consisting of: Construction, Consultants, Engineering, Environmental, Health Care, Industrial Hygiene, International, Management, Public Sector, Risk Management and Insurance, Mining, and Transportation. The ASSE members in these divisions are leaders in their field with the knowledge and expertise needed to move safety and health forward on a global level. They assist in developing national and international safety standards and national regulations based on their experience and knowledge.

ASSE believes there is great opportunity for significant benefit if partnership can be achieved. The results will be innovative methods to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of occupational safety and health and environmental management. The statement you provided us addressing occupational safety and health issues was published in Professional Safety Journal in our 1/2001 issue. We have included the Journal with this letter and your statement can be found on Page 15.

We conclude by congratulating you once more, and look forward to working with you, or your representatives, on future safety, health, and environmental issues. Please feel free to contact ASSE should you have any questions, or suggestions on how we can work together.

Warmest Regards and Congratulations,

Samuel J. Gualardo, CSP
ASSE President, 2000-2001

Copy To:

ASSE Board of Directors
ASSE Council on Professional Affairs
ASSE Governmental Affairs Committee

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January 25, 2001

The Honorable John A. Boehner
Chairman, House Education and Workforce Committee
United States House of Representatives
1011 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3508

Dear Chairman Boehner:

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is pleased to congratulate you on your selection as Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee. We hope your term will be beneficial for the American people, the nation, you personally, and the advancement of occupational safety and health. ASSE stands ready to assist you, or your representatives, if there is a need for expertise in such matters.

ASSE is the oldest and largest society of safety professionals in the world. Founded in 1911, ASSE represents almost 32,000 dedicated safety professionals. Falling under the ASSE membership are Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Industrial Hygienists, Professional Engineers, Ergonomists, Academicians, Fire Protection Engineers, System Safety Experts, Health Professionals, and an impressive collection of other disciplines, skills, and backgrounds. We pride ourselves on our dedication to excellence, expertise, and commitment to the protection of people, property, and the environment on a worldwide basis. ASSE also has 12 practice specialty divisions consisting of: Construction, Consultants, Engineering, Environmental, Health Care, Industrial Hygiene, International, Management, Public Sector, Risk Management and Insurance, Mining, and Transportation. The ASSE members in these divisions are leaders in their field with the knowledge and expertise needed to move safety and health forward on a global level. They assist in developing national and international safety standards and national regulations based on their experience and knowledge.

ASSE believes there is great opportunity for significant benefit if partnership can be achieved. The results will be innovative methods to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of occupational safety and health and environmental management. Enclosed is a copy of our monthly publication, Professional Safety Journal. We plan on sending this publication to you on a monthly basis, and it will serve as an excellent resource for cutting edge occupational safety and health information.

We conclude by congratulating you once more, and look forward to working with you, or your representatives, on future safety, health, and environmental issues. Please feel free to contact ASSE should you have any questions, or suggestions on how we can work together.

Warmest Regards and Congratulations,

Samuel J. Gualardo, CSP
ASSE President, 2000-2001

Copy To:

ASSE Board of Directors
ASSE Council on Professional Affairs
ASSE Governmental Affairs Committee

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January 25, 2001

The Honorable James T. Walsh
Chairman, House Appropriations Subcommittee for
Veterans Affairs, HUD, and Independent Agencies
United States House of Representatives
2351 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3225

Dear Chairman Walsh:

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is pleased to congratulate you on your selection as Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Veterans Affairs, HUD, and Independent Agencies. We hope your term will be beneficial for the American people, the nation, you personally, and the advancement of occupational safety and health. ASSE stands ready to assist you, or your representatives, if there is a need for expertise in such matters.

ASSE is the oldest and largest society of safety professionals in the world. Founded in 1911, ASSE represents almost 32,000 dedicated safety professionals. Falling under the ASSE membership are Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Industrial Hygienists, Professional Engineers, Ergonomists, Academicians, Fire Protection Engineers, System Safety Experts, Health Professionals, and an impressive collection of other disciplines, skills, and backgrounds. We pride ourselves on our dedication to excellence, expertise, and commitment to the protection of people, property, and the environment on a worldwide basis. ASSE also has 12 practice specialty divisions consisting of: Construction, Consultants, Engineering, Environmental, Health Care, Industrial Hygiene, International, Management, Public Sector, Risk Management and Insurance, Mining, and Transportation. The ASSE members in these divisions are leaders in their field with the knowledge and expertise needed to move safety and health forward on a global level. They assist in developing national and international safety standards and national regulations based on their experience and knowledge.

ASSE believes there is great opportunity for significant benefit if partnership can be achieved. The results will be innovative methods to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of occupational safety and health and environmental management. Enclosed is a copy of our monthly publication, Professional Safety Journal. We plan on sending this publication to you on a monthly basis, and it will serve as an excellent resource for cutting edge occupational safety and health information.

We conclude by congratulating you once more, and look forward to working with you, or your representatives, on future safety, health, and environmental issues. Please feel free to contact ASSE should you have any questions, or suggestions on how we can work together.

Warmest Regards and Congratulations,

Samuel J. Gualardo, CSP
ASSE President, 2000-2001

Copy To:

ASSE Board of Directors
ASSE Council on Professional Affairs
ASSE Governmental Affairs Committee

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January 25, 2001

The Honorable Ralph Regula
Chairman, House Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee
United States House of Representatives
2306 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3516

Dear Chairman Regula:

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is pleased to congratulate you on your selection as Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor and Health and Human Services. We hope your term will be beneficial for the American people, the nation, you personally, and the advancement of occupational safety and health. ASSE stands ready to assist you, or your representatives, if there is a need for expertise in such matters.

ASSE is the oldest and largest society of safety professionals in the world. Founded in 1911, ASSE represents almost 32,000 dedicated safety professionals. Falling under the ASSE membership are Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Industrial Hygienists, Professional Engineers, Ergonomists, Academicians, Fire Protection Engineers, System Safety Experts, Health Professionals, and an impressive collection of other disciplines, skills, and backgrounds. We pride ourselves on our dedication to excellence, expertise, and commitment to the protection of people, property, and the environment on a worldwide basis. ASSE also has 12 practice specialty divisions consisting of: Construction, Consultants, Engineering, Environmental, Health Care, Industrial Hygiene, International, Management, Public Sector, Risk Management and Insurance, Mining, and Transportation. The ASSE members in these divisions are leaders in their field with the knowledge and expertise needed to move safety and health forward on a global level. They assist in developing national and international safety standards and national regulations based on their experience and knowledge.

ASSE believes there is great opportunity for significant benefit if partnership can be achieved. The results will be innovative methods to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of occupational safety and health and environmental management. Enclosed is a copy of our monthly publication, Professional Safety Journal. We plan on sending this publication to you on a monthly basis, and it will serve as an excellent resource for cutting edge occupational safety and health information.

We conclude by congratulating you once more, and look forward to working with you, or your representatives, on future safety, health, and environmental issues. Please feel free to contact ASSE should you have any questions, or suggestions on how we can work together.

Warmest Regards and Congratulations,

Samuel J. Gualardo, CSP
ASSE President, 2000-2001

Copy To:

ASSE Board of Directors
ASSE Council on Professional Affairs
ASSE Governmental Affairs Committee

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