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There are many things about my father, Elvis Presley, that so many
others and I can admire eternally. He rose from humble beginnings and when
the realization of his dreams and aspirations exceeded all that he had
imagined, it gave others hope - a new awareness of their own potential,
whatever challenges they might be facing in life. With his success came the
accolades and respect he deserved. However, the fame also brought with it a
harsh kind of scrutiny and judgment that no one should ever have to
experience. The truth of his artistry and his character always rose above
this. It always will. His place in our musical and cultural history, and in
so many hearts, will always be secure.
One of the very special aspects of Elvis Presley's character was his
generosity of spirit. He expressed it with benefit concerts and charitable
donations that were well known by the public. But most of what he did for
others was done quietly, without publicity. My father never once forgot what
it was like to want, to need, to do without. He spent most of his life
bringing happiness to others, endlessly giving to those around him. It is
one of the things that I admire most about him.
In his own tradition of giving, we have created the Elvis Presley Charitable
Foundation to do good works for the community and to honor my father's
memory in ways that I know would make him very proud. Nothing we have done
through this foundation would have pleased him more than our commitment to
fund the building and operation of Presley Place, a transitional housing
program designed to bring homeless families the helping hand, the skills and
guidance they need to break the cycle of poverty.
I thank you for your support of our efforts.
Sincerely,
Lisa Marie Presley
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