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Association and, very frankly, has been an inspiration to all of us. I cannot posibly predict what sort of an organization Coafct Electric would have been had it not had Dr. Fountain's genuine sympathy and interest and sensible direction. Your correspondent
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hopes that God will spare this fine man for many years to come!
I	want to mention a few of the other men who have participated in the affairs of your Association. I cannot name everyone because space does not permit, but such fine men as James L. Crump, John and Randall Rester, Isaac M. Frierson, P. J. and B. F. Morris, W. F. and ^eorge B. Pearson, Weldon and Johnson Shaw, John Fasterling, Sustan Ladnier, P. M. Hall, W. L. Blackledg^ W. H. Burks, R. W. Carter, Fred S. Ladner, Sr., Aden S. Bellew, Ernest E. Clark, Lamar Otis and George Curet have all given of their time and efforts in your Association's behalf. These men have, at one time or another, served as directors and their keen business sense and understanding have contributed to your Association's success. Small wonder that with their guidance, to--gether with Dr. Foundin's ability that Coast Electric is one of the outstanding rural electrification Cooperatives in the entire Nation. No small part has been played by Attorney Robert L. Genin of Bay St. Louis. Under his excellent legal eye, your Association has steered a clear course and has met all legal requirements imposed.
Finally, let me say what a pleasure it has been for me to have the opportunity of writing this history. I have followed closely, since organization, every phase of Coast Electric's activities. It has been a real treat to me to view the inside operation of your Association. I can tell you that it is a success and that all of you should be proud of it.
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(Editor's Note:	Mr. Blair, an electrical engineer, was former
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Assistant Chief, Operations and Management Division, Rural Electrification Administration. He has made his home in Bay St. Louis for many years and voluntarily has rendered valuable technical and managerial assistance to Coast Electric Power Association throughout its thirteen years of existence. ED.)