    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [July 28, 1997]
    [Page 1021]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Memorandum on the 1997 Combined Federal Campaign
    July 28, 1997

    Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies

    Subject: 1997 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area

        I am delighted that the Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater
    has agreed to serve as the chair of the 1997 Combined Federal Campaign
    of the National Capital Area. I ask you to support the campaign by
    personally chairing the campaign in your agency and appointing a top
    official as your vice chair.
        The Combined Federal Campaign is an important way for Federal
    employees to support thousands of worthy charities. This year our goal
    is to raise more than $38 million. Public servants not only contribute
    to the campaign, but assume leadership roles to ensure its success.
        Your personal support and enthusiasm will help guarantee another
    successful campaign this year.

                                                          William J. Clinton