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A U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIRST CONGRESSION

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A U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIRST CONGRESSION
A U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MICHIGAN RESOLUTION In tribute to "John Birks (Dizzy) Gillespie for his great accomplishments as a jazz musician, composer, educator, artist, and humanitarian" signed by John Conyers, Jr., member of Congress, January 29, 1978, together with a letter dated June 22, 1976, from John Conyers, Jr. to Dizzy Gillespie "Dear Diz: I am sorry that I missed your recent performance in Detroit. My friends tell me you were great as usual. I am hoping my schedule will allow me to see you next time you are in town. With warmest regards," signed John Conyers, Jr., and a typewritten note and envelope from representative John Conyers Jr., 1st District, Michigan, dated May 22, 1974, inscribed" To Dizzy-Dear Dizzy...I had hoped to be able to come and see you during your latest visit to Washington, but unfortunatly the pressing business of seeing that Mr. Nixon is made accountable to the law has left me little time for recreation...With warm regards, Sincerly John Conyers, Jr.", and signed "John" in black ink, 3 pieces