The following was written on February 25, 1998 in response to an article in which Mr. Bosher made it clear that his school system will celebrate Christmas.

Chesterfield County School Board
School Superintendent
William C. Bosher
P.O. Box 10
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Dear Mr. Bosher,

I trust this letter finds you well. I write regarding a newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

The article in question is from the December 23, 1997 issue and is titled, Celebrating Many Facets of the Season. Before I continue please accept my apology for this letters tardiness. I have just now been going through my to do list and found the article.

This is a matter which has caused me some concern as well. Enclosed you will find a copy of a letter I sent to my child’s school principal. I would add that I never did receive an answer from Mr. Bechtel. I am pleased to see that we in Chesterfield County now have a school superintendent who has the courage to stand up and do the right thing. You have my full support in this matter.

Please know that I am very involved in the education of my children and will continue to do all I can to support their teachers. I am grateful to you for your efforts on our behalf. I will close now asking that you know me to be,

your partner in education,

Floyd C. Bayne