Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to Frank Welsh, March 30, 1992

Robert L. Ehrlich. Jr. TENTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT BALTIMORE COUNTY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE GOVERNOR S COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE MARYLAND JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL House of Delegates Annapolis , Maryland 21401-1991 Legislative Address: (JANUARY - APRIL) 309 LOWE BUILDING ANNAPOLIS. MARYLAND 21401-1991 Home Address: 5 ELPHIN COURT. #102 TIMONIUM. MARYLAND 21093- March 30, 1992 Mr. Frank Welsh, Director Baltimore County Office of Community Development One Investment Place, Suite 800 Towson, Maryland 21204 Dear Mr. Welsh: I am sure you are aware of the many services provided by First Step. The effectiveness of these services is truly immeasurable; I can think of no more important task than to assist adolescents and their families in finding ways to solve their problems and live together in a more peaceful environment. In evaluating the services of First Step, I hope you take into consideration the 13 years of productive, cost-efficient services provided by this organization. Moreover, I notice that a Student Assistance Program has started at Franklin and Owings Mills Senior High Schools, institutions that serve the 10th Legislative District. Further, I notice that First Step has recently begun a DWI program to work with residents of Reisterstown, Owings Mills and Glyndon. These programs impact the constituents of my district in a most positive way. Accordingly, I would like to see First Step receive the funding it requires. I urge you to award First Step a Community Development Block Grant. I sincerely feel this grant will allow the center to enrich its services of family crisis intervention and help preserve today's American family. I appreciate your consideration of this request. Very truly yours , j$tA— Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.