Joe McCutchen

2916 Heather Oaks Way

Fort Smith, AR 72908

Phone (479) 646-8261

October 8,2007

CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism 1 Capitol Mall, Room 4A-900 Little Rock, AR 72201

Attn: Richard W. Davies, Executive Director

Re:        Freedom of Information Act Request

Dear Mr. Davies:

Pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101), I hereby request copies of the public records identified below. I am requesting copies of the following documents:

(a)                All documents authorizing any and all advertisements, commercials, or other method of disseminating information from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism in the Spanish language, as well as all statements, invoices, bills, and proof of payment for such advertisements, commercials, or other method of disseminating information in Spanish. This request includes all documents authorizing such advertisements, commercials, or the like as well as all invoices, statements, bill and copies of checks or other documents for payment for such advertisements, commercials, or other methods of disseminating information in Spanish.

(b)                                 All e-mails, internal memoranda, or other documents discussing, recommending, or referencing any advertisements, commercials, or other methods of dissemination information from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism in the Spanish language.

(c)                                  All contracts or agreements with any member of the media or advertising agency or service for the placement of advertisements or commercials from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism in any language other than English.

Please be advised that I am specifically excluding from this request any documents that are protected from disclosure by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974,20 USC § 1232g.

The requested information may be provided to me at the address specified above. I offer to pay the actual cost of reproduction, as defined by statute, either in advance of copying or pursuant to a statement or invoice from you after copying occurs.

Alternatively, if you are otherwise unable to comply with this request, I request reasonable access to the identified public records and reasonable comforts and facilities for the full exercise of the right to inspect and copy those records.