Hon. George W. Bush

Hon. George W. Bush, President 500 Bay Ave. Ocean City, N.J.
United States of America December 26, 2008
c/o Ronald L. Rogers, Pardon Attorney
Department of Justice
1425 New York Ave. N.W.
Suite 11000
Washington D.C. 20530

Re: James M. Dwyer – Case #2008-12-0594

Dear President Bush:

I am writing this letter to request that you commute the prison sentence of James Michael Dwyer who is presently incarcerated at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution.

I write as a friend and past public official in Ocean City, N.J. During the time I served as Mayor of Ocean City (1992-2006) Mr. Dwyer saved several historic buildings in our city and restored them to viable properties. He received a prestigious award from the Press of Atlantic City for his many charitable and civic contributions, and he was respected in our community for his good works.

Jim Dwyer is a staunch Republican who once had breakfast with your father at a fund raiser. He supported many other Republican candidates in Ocean City, Cape May County, in the State of New Jersey, and in Congressional and Presidential campaigns.

Jim Dwyer was convicted in a court of law, so I am not asking for a pardon. However, he was never accused of violence or causing personal harm to anyone. His sentence was extremely severe, and many people who are guilty of violent crimes have been treated less harshly. He is in his fourth year at Fort Dix, and his imprisonment has wrought havoc on his family.

James M. Dwyer is a devout Christian, a good family man, a life-long Republican and a fine friend. I hope you can find it in your heart to commute his sentence and send him home to his family. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
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Henry S. N