3339 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

December 29, 1977

Dear Mrs. Pelletier:

The administration, faculty, students and alumni of the University of Maine have my prayerful best wishes on the occasion of the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of your fine educational institution.

The University of Maine deserves a special recognition for the contribution which it has made to the continued development and appreciation of the Franco-American heritage of the people it has served so well. The tribute which I wish to offer is my prayer that the God and Father of us all will continue to bless the efforts of those who dedicate their lives to the formation of the values which have made this country so great in the world community.

With cordial regards and every good wish, then, I remain

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Apostolic Delegate

Mrs. Lucille Pelletier
Chairperson
Centennial Committee
University of Maine
Fort Kent, Maine 04743