FDIC Federal Register Citations

From: Sandra Lawson
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 9:23 AM
To: Comments
Subject: Community reinvestment act of '77

My home is in Western Massachusetts and I work in the state departmernt of
public healrth's lead poisoning prevention program. I bear witness everyday
to the effects and long term compromises of poverty in my target
populations. The dilapitated housing, the scourge of violence, the physical
and mental health wasting from inadequate/improper nutrition, health care,
and community support.

To corrupt the intentions of the CRA, to hold the poorest amongst us hostage
for the desired profits and entitlements of the wealthiest is not American
way. It does not build a strong nation or community endurance. It does not
enable the weakest links to survive and live effectively, contributing to a
collective and individual endurance that is needed to create cultural
durability.

We must build new homes. We must provide housing to families; we must
obliterate the safe/healthy housing deficet that exists and provide for the
dignity and humanity of our people. The response of our government to human
need is the loudest voice in defining who we really are in spirit. If we
deny this by diluting the CRA, we as a govenrment of the United States,
stand for little than greed and self righteousness. Be of strong faith in
the process of building a strong country. Don't sleeze and slink away from
what is right.

Thank you, Sandra Lawson

Sandra L. Lawson, R.N., Ed.M.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Health Educator for Springfield and Holyoke
The Preschool Enrichment Team, Inc.
293 Bridge Street, Ste. 322
Springfield, MA 01103