From: Shusko CIV Joseph C <joseph.shusko@usmc.mil>
Subject: FW: To Joe Shusko Regarding Washington State Representative Jay Rodne
To: rodne.jay@leg.wa.gov
Cc: umibushi@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 6:32 AM

Dear Representative Rodne,

    I'm sending you this email as a personal reference for Jim Curtis.  I have known Jim for a number of years.  Over the years he has been a great promoter of physical fitness and martial arts for our youth and military personnel.  He remains a true friend to the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.

    Jim possesses fine character traits that most professional martial artist are known for.  He has always pursued his own path, excelled in training our American brethren wherever he goes.  He has been a true "Mentor" to hundreds of people trying to better themselves in the martial arts field.

    Assisting him in his quest to continue training our youth would be a positive gesture for his endeavor to train to the standards of his program.  If I can be of assistance in any other details, please contact me at 703-432-6472.  

Semper Fidelis
Joe Shusko

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From: jim curtis <umibushi@yahoo.com>
Subject: To Joe Shusko Regarding Your Recommendation
To: "Shusko CIV Joseph C" <joseph.shusko@usmc.mil>
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 10:34 AM

Joe,   Thanks a million for the strong support you expressed in your attached message to Representative Jay Rodne.   The young veterans that have joined my UW District martial arts program so far have great spirit and positive attitudes.   I hope in time I have 100 more just like them to carry on quality martial arts training throughout our great country.     Semper Fi, Jim Curtis www.nas-da.com www.umibushi.com