Letter from State Senator Bill Young to Joe Chapman Asking for Help Getting a Constituent in Touch with Disney Officials Regarding Employment, 1966

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Request from State Senator Bill Young for help getting a constituent, Richard Davis, in touch with Disney officials about potential employment. In his response, Joe Chapman, Governor Haydon Burns' point person for Disney World-related matters, gives Young contact information for the Disney corporation's representatives in Florida.

Chapman, Joseph Fleming, III, 1938-2016

Young, Bill (Charles William), 1930-2013

State Archives of Florida, Series S131

1966

letters (correspondence)

eng-US

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

Orlando (Fla.)

Orange County (Fla.)

Osceola County (Fla.)

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Walt Disney World Resort (Fla.)

Florida. Governor (1965-1967 : Burns)

Davis, Richard

Helliwell, Paul L.E., 1914-1976

THE FLORIDA SENATE TALLAHASSEE August 24, 1966 C.W. BILL YOUNG SENATOR, 11TH DISTRICT 7851 45TH STREET PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA COMMITTEES: GENERAL LEGISLATION, CHAIRMAN LABOR & INDUSTRY, VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBER OF: CITRUS FRUITS CLAIMS FINANCE & TAXATION INSURANCE PUBLIC HEALTH “A” RESOLUTIONS & MEMORIALS SALT WATER CONSERVATION Mr. Joe Chapman Governor’s Office Tallahassee, Florida Dear Joe: Mr. Richard Davis, of my District, is interested in the future employment opportunities with the Walt Disney Enterprises project to be located in Florida. He has an Associates of Science degree in Electronics and is presently employed as technician troubleshooter with Electronics Communication, Inc. I would appreciate any advices you might have for Mr. Davis in making a contact. Very truly yours, C.W. Bill Young State Senator CWY / gb cc: Mr. Richard D. Davis RECEIVED AUG. 25 1966 GOVERNOR’S OFFICE TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

August 31, 1966 Honorable C.W. Bill Young State Senator 7851 - 45th Street Pinellas Park, Florida Dear Bill: This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of August 24, 1966, and to advise that Mr. Davis should contact Mr. Paul Helliwell, the Attorney for Walt Disney Productions here in Florida. Mr. Helliwell is with the firm of Helliwell, Melrose & DeWolf, 600 Brickell Avenue, Miami. I am sure Mr. Helliwell can furnish him with any information he desires. Sincerely, Joe Chapman Administration Assistant JC:wm