A typed two paged documents stapled together on aged paper and typed in black ink. Located in the center are the words, “Executive Department Austin, Texas, with the date April 22, 1942, and star seal of the State of Texas.” The letter is addressed to Miss Marie Economidy, 4341 Clay Avenue Huston, Texas. The letter reads, "Dear Miss Economidy: Complying with the request contained in your letter of April eighth, I am today filing with the Secretary  of State a proclamation designating April 27th as Greek Day in Texas. Enclosed is a copy of this proclamation for your information. With best wishes, I remain Sincerely yours, signed Coke Stevenson." At the bottom right corner are the words, “to be impressed hereon at Austin, this 7th day of April, A.D, 1942”, with an empty signature line for the Governor of Texas.

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