Glenn Anderson

I note the passing of Rep. Glenn Anderson with sadness and a cherished personal memory (Dec. 14).

In 1952 I was a first-year high school history teacher. In need of a copy of the California State Constitution, I called the office of my assemblyman, the same Glenn Anderson who was later to become lieutenant governor and congressman. I was surprised that he answered the phone himself. No secretary, no voice mail. He assured me I would get my copy of the Constitution.

About nine o’clock that evening there was a knock on my door. It was my assemblyman with the Constitution in hand. I taught for the next 35 years and used that story many times as an example of the ultimate in constituent service.

BOB BRIGHAM

Manhattan Beach

* I was appalled to read your coverage of the legacy of Glenn M. Anderson. This wonderful man, who gave so much to Southern California, was best remembered by you for one day in 1965.

For those of us who worked with the congressman over the years, he will always be remembered for the projects he made possible for our region and his commitment to serving his constitutents. He obtained the funding for numerous projects--allowing our ports to grow and remain prosperous, making the Century/Glenn Anderson Freeway possible and providing the Metro Rail program access to federal funds. He understood the interconnectivity of the transportation system and the importance of all types of projects working together to help our region to be economically viable. He had vision.

JACKI BACHARACH

Rancho Palos Verdes