Leon County State Attorney William Megs
Leon County Courthouse
301 South Monroe Street, Suite 475
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2550
(850) 606-6000

Mr. Chris Walters
PO Box 4062
Tallahassee, Florida 32315
Tuesday, April 22nd, 1997

Stamped reciept
State Attorney William Megs 8:11 AM
Leon County April 25, 1997
Tallahassee, Florida

RE: Fla Agency request I slap a Tallahassee Police Officer

Dear State Attorney William Megs:

Greetings and a nice day to you. During an interview about 10 Am at Florida Department of Children and Family Services concerning food stamps a worker who introduced himself as Mr. Hoyet Frier (?spelling) explained that if I wanted some free food I should slap a Tallahassee Police Officer as hard as I could and he would give me something to eat. Obviously, I am at a complete loss to know how to respond to such a statement and have provided details to the various Florida Departments involved as well as Fla State House and Fla State Senate.

Certainly it is beyond my comprehension as to how or why Fla Children and Family Services....would knowing send a certified plague carrier (USFDA) to register to work in food preparation at Care D Lorenzo. Haven't goa clue as why Mr. Frier stated he would delay my expedited food stamp claim as he explained for an indefinite time by generating frivilious request for additional information such as the form I recieved yesterday which I already provied and was recieved last week by CFS.

Being at a loss to understand what has occured I have secured an appointment to see legal counsel in early May,1997 who hopefully might be interested in helping or might know someone who works in these areas of law who could respond appropriately to these matters. You can naturally understand that until I have benefit of counsel and his permission to proceed that anything Florida might request in any regard will be delayed until after May, 1997 appointment.

Sincerely Yours
Chris Walters
PO Box 4062
Tallahassee, Fla 32315

cc: Fla House of Represenative Bruno A. Barreiro
Chairman of Tourist Committee

United States
Department of Agriculture
Food and Consumer Service
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302-1500

Mr. Christopher Walters
PO Box 4062
Tallahassee, Florida 32315-4062

Dear Mr. Walters:

This is in response to a September 17th, 1997, letter from Senator Connie Mack regarding your complaint about the food stamp program (FSP). Senator Mark requested that we respond directly to you relative to your allegation of discrimination based on disability in the operation of the FSP. Specifically, you indicated that you were denied FSP benefits.

I contacted the Food and Consumer Service, Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and found that they received a complaint from you on July 8, 1997. OCR requested a priliminaty inquiry to look into your complain allegation, and advise you that when the inquiry is completed,they will let you know their findings. I also found that OCR has received theinquiry report and, currently, a specialist is reviewing your case. You may expect a response soon.

We appreciate your bringing your concerns to our attention.

Sincerely YVette S. Jackson, Administrator
CC Honorable Connie Mack

United States
Department of Agriculture
Food and Consumer Service
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302-1500

Mr. Christopher Walters
PO Box 4062
Tallahassee, Florida 32315-4062

Dear Mr. Walters:

Your complaint regarding the Food Stamp Program (FSP) has been referred to this office for reply. It is the policy of the Food and Consumer Service, in accordance with applicable civil rights laws, to protect against discrimination in the operation of this program.

This office has the responsiblity and authority to process complaints of discrimination. Based upon the information provided in your letter, we have accepted your complaint for processing on the basis of alleged discrimination based disability. We will conduct an inquiry and let you know the results.

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,
Glorida J. MCColl, Acting Director
Office of Civil Rights

An Equal Opportunity Employer

HHS Office of Civil Rights
Department of Health & Human Services
Office for Civil Rights Region IV
101 Marietta Tower
Atlanta, GA 30323

Chris Walters
c/o The Shelter
PO Box 4062
Tallahassee, Florida 32315

Dear Mr. Walters:

This is in reference to your July 10, 1997, email to John Hunt, Assistant Office for Civil Rights Webmaster, Washington, D.C.

The Office for Civil Rights is responsible for enforcement of several civil rights laws as they apply to health and human services entities which recieve Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These laws prohibit discrimination based on race,color, national orgin, Age, disability, and in some instances sex and/or orgin.

If you wish to file a complaint on any of the basis listed above please complete the enclosed Discrimination Complaint package and return it to this office at the address on the letterhead. Please contact this office at (404-331-5955 extension 17 if you have questions or need assistancce to appropriately file your complaint.