Tom DeLay to be "honored" for his contributions to higher education.

[johncoby2]

From our friend June:

Dear One and All,

At a Democratic meeting in Galveston on Thursday evening, I learned that the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) on August 24, 2004 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, is sponsoring a reception for Tom DeLay to "thank him for all he has done for higher education in Texas." And I ask, what has Tom DeLay done for higher education in Texas or elsewhere? I also ask why is UHCL holding a reception for him at all. UHCL is presently in District 9 which is Congressman Nick Lampson's district. Not until the outcome of the election in November will we know that UHCL is in Tom DeLay's district. It might very well be in Mr. Richard Morrison's district (22).

I think it behooves all of us to write the President of UHCL to ask him exactly what Tom DeLay has done for higher education in Texas that warrants him a reception in a district that is not his.

You may email President Staples at [e-mail]

Or you may write him at 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058.

All Good Wishes,

June

p.s. MANY IN CLEAR LAKE WILL ALSO WELCOME TOM DELAY AT THE RECEPTION. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR WARM RECEPTION WE HAVE PLANNED FOR HIM.

--
John R. Cobarruvias
Vice President
Bay Area New Democrats
Houston, TX
281-486-5203

[sonias]

1. Excellent point John

I agree that Tom DeLay has done nothing for education in Texas or in the whole country for that matter.

We're with you in spirit.

Sonia

[Lisa0825]

2. Oh, sounds like a lovely idea for a gathering....

and I have a stylish blue shirt that would be perfect for the occasion;-)

[Tims]

3. Just sent this off to Mr. Staples

Dear Mr. Staples

I understand that the University of Houston Clear Lake Campus will be holding a reception for Tom Delay to "thank him for all he has done for higher education in Texas.". I believe such a reception is totally inappropriate for a public university because it gives the appearance of political endorsement in a particularly important election year. Mr. Delay's many inappropriate remarks including "Don’t send your kids to Baylor . And don’t send your kids to A&M" and that you should instead send them to (private)"Christian schools" hardly seems the statements of a person who backs public higher education. Tom Delay has been an ardent foe of public education and actively seeks to siphon funds from these institutions in favor of giving public funds to religious schools which meet his personal standards of moral character. His record is full of attacks on institutions and their curriculums including seeking to undercut the integrity of our state's science programs by his open opposition to the teaching of evolution.

I am a graduate of the University of Houston and have no problem in the university inviting politicians to speak, but I have a difficult time when they begin to "honor" them during the height of election year campaigning.

Tim Sites
BSEE 1983 UH