January 18, 2000

David Zanotti
The School Choice Committee
P.O. Box 391494
Cleveland, OH  44139

Dear David:

I want to express my personal thanks for The School Choice Committee's "heroic" gesture.  By raising the funds to pay the findings for recovery in the Islamic Academy audit, the Committee has graciously restored those public resources which would otherwise be uncollectible.

I, for one truly appreciate the generous activism of the committee, and I recognize the importance of your continuing advocacy of school choice coupled with the importance of accountability with the related programs. 

My sincere thanks for your tremendous efforts.

Warmest personal regards.

Very truly yours,

Jim Petro