June 21, 1999

Governor Gray Davis

State Capitol Building

Sacramento, CA 95814

Attention: Dario Frommer, Appointments Secretary

Re: Director/Deputy Director of the Department of Developmental Services

Dear Governor Davis:

This is to support the application of Philip Campbell and Dr. Mary Cerreto for the

positions of Director and Deputy Director of the Department of Developmental Services.

I have been very impressed with the values and experience of these two individuals.

Although I do not know either of them personally, I have been aware of their success in

Massachusetts and elsewhere.

My interest comes as the parent of a 40 year old daughter with a developmental

disability. I have been involved in California's developmental disabilities system for over

30 years, having served on both Alta California Regional Center's board and

Developmental Disabilities Area Board III as well as the State Council on Developmental

Disabilities. My wife and I have been active in developing resources here in Yolo

County and helped start Yolo Employment Services, Summer House and Vocational

Training and Employment. My major interest, now that I am retired, is supporting

persons with developmental disabilities to become good self advocates.

This is all to say that I believe I am knowledgeable about the needs and issues facing the

DD system in California. It is my belief that Philip Campbell and Dr. Mary Cerreto

would do an excellent job in meeting those needs and solving the issues facing us.

While you are undoubtedly considering other worthwhile candidates, I believe that these

two individuals would be the best choice.

Thank you for your consideration of the above.

Sincerely,

Bob Little