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ALPA Int'l 

Air Line Pilots Association
55th Streeth & Cicero Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60638
Porstmouth 7-1400
Affiliated with A.F.L.-C.I.O.

May 22, 1968

Mr. Michael A. Gitt
194 Kingspoint Road
Great Neck, L. I., New York 11024

Dear Mike:

Congratulating a retiring pilot on completion of a long and successful career of air line flying is normally a happy occasion for me.

In this instance, because of the FAA's refusal to act on the petition in your behalf for waiver from the age 60 regulation, congratulations seem out of order.

We do wish, however, in recognition of your retirement, to enclose a "Retired" card as a lasting memento of your years of ALPA membership, as well as a Retired member lapel emblem.

Veterans, such as yourself, have made a great contribution to this industry.  It must be a great satisfaction and matter of pride to you to look back over the years and reflect upon the changes, advancements and progress in air transportation - in all of which you have been a participant.  All of us who derive our livelihood from air transportation and take pride in the air line piloting profession owe much to you and your group.

We extend our very best wishes for a pleasant and satisfying future, and we wish to assure you that every avenue available will continue to be pursued until we can obtain a proper resolution of the mandatory retirement problem. 

Best personal regards,

Sincerely yours,
Air Line Pilots Association,

Charles H. Ruby

Charles H. Ruby, President

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cc: B.A. McDougal

answered 6/1/68