Letter from Frank G. Lucey to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding a Proposal for Walt Disney, January 11, 1966

Amusement parks--Planning

Letter from Frank G. Lucey of Fern Park, Florida to Governor Haydon Burns, enclosing a proposal he had recently sent to Walt Disney. Lucey asks for help getting Disney's attention, enclosing a copy of his letter to Disney.

Lucey, Francis George, 1899-1975

State Archives of Florida, Series S131

1966-01-11

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

Orange County (Fla.)

Osceola County (Fla.)

Orlando (Fla.)

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Walt Disney World Resort (Fla.)

Disney, Walter Elias, 1901-1966

P.O. Box 653, Pern Park, Florida. January 11th, 1966. Honorable Haydon Burns, Governor of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida. Dear sir: As you can perceive, after examining the enclosed matter, I tried to reach Mr. Disney the hard straightforward way, but, to no avail. I suppose all communications have to be cleared thru his office staff in order to avoid nuisance mail, solicitations, etc.. I am not surprised at the rejection, apparently, in Burbank. Do you, sir, see anything but good intentions in this mail. I had hoped that, perhaps, through your good offices, Mr. Disney might get to pursue the idea. At Least, it would be his to utilize in the interest of public safety, aimed at minimizing America’s ever increasing record of terrible highway carnage! In the event of his disinterest, what better deterrent could be used to catch the attention of Florida’s millions of motorists, resident or visitor, than banners strung across entrances of, and intermittently placed on our superhighways, carrying this and similar warnings? At any odds, human curiosity should cause many to slow down long enough to read them, put night drivers on the alert for more, if floodlighted, a good antidote for driving fatigue, Resultant publicity could be a ‘feather in Florida cap!’ Hoping I have not intruded on your valuable time, sir, and, with best wishes for your continuing good health, I am, Very sincerely, yours, Frank G. Lucey RECEIVED JAN 12 1966 GOVERNOR’S OFFICE TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

P.O. Box 653 Fern Park, Fla. December 27th, 1965. Mr. Disney: Realizing you must be a very busy man these days, I am hesitant about writing to you, but here goes! Your proposed entertainment project for central Florida interests me very much, especially, the impact it will have on all classes of people. No doubt you and your staff of competent artisans will be kept busy developing eye-catching objective panoramas, hence, the enclosed. I just thought something on the order of this artistic (?) theme placed over an entranceway, or, other suitable location might have a sobering effect on throngs of people, particularly, our younger generations. In these hectic times, anything that might install caution, consideration of others, appreciation of our blessings while enjoying the pursuit of happiness, is worthwhile. For myself, I have no complaints. Being 66 years of age, in good health, and, with enough income to meet my family’s needs, I am thankful. Should you be interested, you are welcome to use this idea any way you see fit, free gratis. With best wishes for success in your new venture, and, for continued good health, I remain, very sincerely, Frank G. Lucey