Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to David L. Hobson, March 25, 1999

Congregg of tfte ®niteti ifetateg 2)o use of JRepresentatibes OTaebington, SC 20515—2002 March 25, 1999 The Honorable David L. Hobson House Appropriations Subcommittee or Military Construction B300 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear ChairX^fcb/eiL- As your committee selects military construction projects to fund for FY2000, 1 hope you will give favorable attention to two projects in the Second Congressional District of Maryland. Both of these projects are critical to the operation of the Maryland Army National Guard and, therefore, to the total force of the United States Army. 1 realize funding is precious, and have listed the projects in my priority. 1 . The renovation and expansion of the Maryland Army National Guard's Grollman Armory in Dundalk requires altering 25,865 square feet and adding 25,476 square feet. This armory bouses Headquarters and Company C, 1“ Battalion, 175* Infantry, which is part of the 29* Infantry Division (Light). The additional and renovated space will provide the units housed in this armory with adequate administrative, supply, classroom, locker, latrine and kitchen space. The National Guard Bureau considers the 25,865 square feet to be substandard. I am requesting $4,871 million in MILCON funds. 2. The modification of the Maryland Army National Guard’s Weide Army Airfield in the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground. The Maryland Army National Guard’s 104* Medical Company will soon receive 10 UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to replace aging UH-1 Huey aircraft. To prepare Weide Airfield to receive the UH-60's, proper tie-downs and aprons must be constructed. These aircraft will provide much greater capability than now exists for the Maryland Army National Guard to fulfill its federal and state missions. I am requesting $1.1 million in unspecified minor MILCON funds as a congressional add-on to the FY2000 budget. I hope your committee will look favorable upon these projects. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours. ^4- Robert fEhrlii