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Mrs. RAY J. RATLIFF,
Washington, D.C.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, D.C., January 26, 1959.

DEAR MRS. RATLIFF: It was with regret that I learned Saturday morning of your father's death. He was a man of courage and integrity in both his political and personal life. As you know, he was always kind to me and it was a genuine pleasure to be associated with him.

You know that you have my deepest sympathy.

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DEAR MRS. RATLIFF: It deeply grieved me to learn of the death of your father, Congressman GEORGE CHRISTOPHER.

May it comfort you to know that your father was highly admired and respected by all his colleagues.

With every good wish,

Sincerely yours,

MARTHA W. GRIFFITHS,

Member of Congress.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, D.C., January 26, 1959.

Mr. and Mrs. RAY J. RATLIFF,
Washington, D.C.

DEAR MR. AND MRS. RATLIFF: Mrs. Rivers joins with me in extending our deepest sympathy to you at the passing of Mr. CHRISTOPHER. His friendliness to all of us from Alaska, and his stanch support of Alaska's statehood cause will not be forgotten as long as we live.

By the same token, I am sure that our fond memories of Mr. CHRISTOPHER and his warm and sterling qualities will be a continuing inspiration through all the years.

Our thoughts and hearts will be with you during the days to come.

Sincerely,

RALPH J. RIVERS,
Member of Congress.

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE,

Washington, D.C., January 25, 1959.

Mrs. RAY J. RATLIFF,

Washington, D.C.

DEAR MRS. RATLIFF: We are all deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your father and offer our condolences to you and your family at this time of great sadness for you.

We feel that we have lost a true friend and loyal supporter of our party's philosophies and programs. Congressman CHRISTOPHER'S dedicated service in public office on behalf of the majority of the people will be sorely missed.

My personal sympathy to you in your great loss.
Sincerely,

PAUL M. BUTLER.

Mrs. RAY RATLIFT,

Washington, D.C.

NATIONAL FARMERS UNION, Washington, D.C., January 27, 1959.

MY DEAR MRS. RATLIFF: I wish to extend to you and your family my very deep and sincere sympathy in the tragic loss of your wonderful father, Congressman CHRISTOPHER.

He made a great contribution to agriculture, and particularly to the family farmer.

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DEAR MRS. RATLIFF: It was with deep regret that I learned of your father's fatal illness.

Congressman CHRISTOPHER was a stanch friend of Whiteman Air Force Base, and we feel that his death is a real loss to the Air Force community in the Fourth District.

Please accept and convey to your brothers and sister my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,

J. P. MCCONNELL,
Major General, USAF,

Commander.

BUTLER, MO., January 28, 1959.

DEAR MRS. RATLIFF: Missouri has most certainly lost one of its finest men. As the saying goes, your father passed on while in harness, and I'm sure that's the way he would have chosen. My respects and deepest sympathy to you all.

Respectfully,

T. W. ARNOLD, Jr., D.D.S.

Mr. and Mrs. RAY RATLIFF,

Butler, Mo.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS,

JACKSON COUNTY COUNCIL,

Kansas City, Mo., January 27, 1959.

DEAR MR. AND MRS. RATLIFF: I am herewith enclosing a copy of a resolution which was adopted by the Jackson County Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The resolution speaks for itself, but I would add that we feel we have lost a true friend in the Congressman.

We join your many friends in sending you our deepest sympathy. Sincerely,

Enclosure.

ELTON LYONS, Commander.

RESOLUTION

Whereas God in His infinite mercy has taken GEORGE H. CHRISTOPHER from our midst; and

Whereas GEORGE H. CHRISTOPHER, for many years and while serving in the Congress of the United States, has given freely of his time to help the veterans, their widows and children, and, more particularly, veterans who have not been able to fully care for themselves; and

Whereas GEORGE H. CHRISTOPHER has sponsored and championed the cause of the veteran, his widow, and his children, in the Congress of the United States; and

Whereas GEORGE H. CHRISTOPHER ON many occasions intervened and interceded in behalf of the veteran, his widow, and his children, before many Federal agencies; and

Whereas not only because of GEORGE H. CHRISTOPHER's great and unselfish work in behalf of the veteran, but also because of his personal splendid character, his great integrity, and his intense loyalty to serve the veteran, his widow, and his children: Wherefore be it

Resolved, That the Jackson County Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars by this humble gesture passed and unanimously adopted so that the records of the council, by this resolution, will reveal an outstanding, unselfish, and tireless worker in behalf of the veteran, and one who contributed much to the aims and the purposes of the Jackson County Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in their efforts in behalf of the veteran; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of GEORGE H. CHRISTOPHER.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., January 26, 1959.

To the Family of the Late Congressman, GEORGE H. CHRISTOPHER, Butler, Mo.:

Now while the heart is heavy

You may not see the way,

Or look to the far horizon

For a brighter, fairer day,

And yet in the very present

Are hearts whose love is true,
And time with mystic healing

Will bring sweet peace to you.

DEAR CHILDREN: I want to say the farmers and laboring people of the United States have lost one of their greatest friends, and the State of Missouri, one of the finest citizens, we were ever privileged to have.

Your father was honest, courageous, and never feared to do the right. Nowadays you can count them on your fingers.

Hope each and every one of you will follow in his footsteps and make outstanding men and women.

God bless you.

KITTIE WALLACE YOUNG.

THE ANACONDA CO.,

Mr. RAY J. RATLIFF,

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., January 27, 1959.

DEAR RAY: It was a great shock to hear of the sudden death of Congressman CHRISTOPHER.

He was a fine and sincere man, and I know will be a great loss to the Congress of the United States.

We wish to extend to you and Mrs. Ratliff our deepest sympathy in your bereavement.

Sincerely yours,

A. E. WILKINSON.
MABEL L. MCGRATH.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., January 24, 1959.

Mrs. MOINA E. RATLIFF,
Washington, D.C.

DEAR MOINA: I awoke this morning to the sound of my radio announcing the passing of the Honorable GEORGE H. CHRISTOPHER. As you may know I received a telegram from Mr. CHRISTOPHER yesterday, January 23, notifying me of his nomination for me to the Air Force Academy. I had planned to write a letter of thanks this morning, but his passing makes it hard to put in words just what to say. I wish to express my sympathy to you, his family, and the rest of the office staff in these trying days. This gives me even more reason to win an appointment to the Academy to show the people who were connected with him his ability to pick young men as leaders of tomorrow. Again I wish to express my deepest sympathy.

I am,

Very sincerely,

THOMAS G. ASHBY.

WARRENSBURG PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION,
Warrensburg, Mo., January 28, 1959.

The GEORGE CHRISTOPHER Family,
Washington, D.C.

DEAR FRIEND: It is with deep regret that we have learned of the passing of our friend, production credit member, and Congressman. We know of the tireless efforts put forth by Mr. CHRISTOPHER, not only for the continued growth of production credit, but for agriculture in general. He was a man who would not let opposition deter him in his endeavors for the things he believed in.

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