7ebruary 9, 1973 Mr. Alf red I. Davies, Vice President Sears, Roebuck and Co. 1000 Belleview Street Dallas, Texas 75295 Dear Al: Now that I have officially assutred my duties as Deputy Secretary of Defense in Washington, it is mandatory because of a possible conflict of interest that I resign from the Board of Directors of the Dallas Citisens Council. I have enjoyed my association with the Citizens Council over the years and I will look forward at some future date to reaun-ing participation with you. Please present try resignation to the Board effective irntrediately. Sincerely yours, ( William P. Clements. Jr. cc: Mr. L. T. Potter