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• Requesting a U.S. Flag for a retiree
  • Flag folding procedures with graphics
• Requesting a letter from the President for a retiree
  • Presidential letters of appreciation from former presidents
• Gifts & Commemoratives
  • Custom mugs with service dates and agency logos (Federal retire owned company)

Requesting a U.S. Flag

Flags used for a civilian retirement are generally purchased by the supervisor or paid for with donations from the unit. Visit the website for your  Senator or Representative. Many Members of Congress have directions and order forms available online. If instructions for making flag requests are not online, contact your Senator or Representative for instructions. Complete the form and return with your payment to your Senator or Representative, who will forward your request to the Architect of the Capitol. Depending on the size of the flag, the prices range from $13.25 to $22.55 (plus shipping and handling). NOTE: The prices above do not include shipping and handling since it varies by location. The largest flag able to be flown over the United States Capitol is 8’ x 12’.  Here is a link to my Pennsylvania Congressman, Tim Murphy, flag request page in Pennsylvania, it is an easy to use online order form. Order yours direct from you representative.

Flags are typically displayed in decorative flag cases and you must fold the flag correctly for it to properly fit the case. Flag cases can be ordered from Just Write Laser Engraving. They do exceptional custom flag case engravings and offer other unique gifts such as coffee mugs with service dates and agency logos.

Requesting a Letter From the President

Administrative POCs may request a letter from the White House for a civilian employee retiring with 30 years or more of Federal service (this encompasses those who have combined military and civilian service as well as those with straight civilian service.), Administrative POCs should send a memorandum that includes the information listed below. A lead time of 60 to 90 days is needed to ensure timely delivery of the Letter of Appreciation. For those who make a last minute decision to retire, the letter can be sent to the home address.

Krista, one of our site visitors, requested a letter for one of their employees on 10/31/2011. It was printed on 1/6/2012 and mailed on 1/9/2012. It took 71 days for the letter to arrive.

Requests can be sent direct to the Whitehouse or through your U.S. Representative’s or Senator’s office. There is a chance the letter will not arrive on time due to the large number of requests received by the Greetings Office. If this is the case, advise the recipient that the letter has been requested and will be sent to him when it arrives. The earlier your request is sent the better chance you have of receiving it on time.  Mail or fax requests to the address listed below or contact your representative’s office for assistance.

• White House
  Greetings Office
  1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
  Washington, D.C. 20500.

•  Fax: 202-456-2461

Required Information:

• Employees name (Include Mr., Mrs., etc.)
• Home address
• Retirement date
• Years of service, agency that the employee worked for when he/she retired
  • If employee worked for multiple agencies and departments list each and dates
  • Note: Must have 30 or more years of federal service
• Requestor’s unit, name, address, and phone number
• Special mailing instructions (advise whether to send letter to home or unit address)
• Point of contact for this request

Presidential letters of appreciation from former presidents

If the retiree wishes a letter of appreciation for their service from a former president instead of the current one you can contact the former president's staff to request this service. Requests should include at a minimum, full name and rank (military members only) of retiree, date of retirement, address, name, and phone number of contact person. Other information may be required. Here is the contact information:

Requests should be submitted on agency or command letterhead.

George W. Bush
Office of the Honorable George W. Bush
P.O. Box 259000
Dallas, TX 75225
Ph:  (214) 692-4300
Fax: (214) 692-4324
Email:  info@ogwb.org

William Clinton
Office of the Honorable William Jefferson Clinton
55 W 125th Street
New York, New York 10027
Ph: 646-775-9132
Fax: 646-775-9105
William J. Clinton Retirement Letter Request Online (Online request form for military members)

George H. W. Bush
Office of the Honorable George Bush
10000 Memorial Drive Suite 900
Houston, TX 77024
Ph: 1-713-686-1188
Fax: 1-713-683-0801
Email:  Susan Mowrey susanm@flfw.com Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter
The Carter Center
Attn: Executive Office
Atlanta, GA 30307
Fax: 404-331-0283

Gifts and Commemoratives

Just Write Laser Engraving, owned by Randy Baldwin, retired FAA, offers custom retirement gifts including awards and engraved plagues, flag cases, apparel, name badges, ornaments, coasters, flag display cases, and custom Agency LOGO Mugs. 252-551-9199 or 252-353-4005. Brochure, Local Promotions Page
Klockkit, the worlds leading supplier of clock kits for over 37 years. A great hobby for retirees and anyone interested in working with their hands to build easy-to-assemble clock kits of all kinds. Visit our web site at www.klockit.com or call 1-800-556-2548 for our catalog.

 

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