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African-American track and field athlete Carl Lewis (born 1961) won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold. The typed letter is from Vice President Al Gore and his wife. White paper with blue and black ink. It reads [Al and Tipper Gore / December 16, 2000 / Mr. Carl Lewis / 15332 Antioch St. / Pacific Palisades, California 90272 / Dear Carl: / We want to express our personal and heartfelt thanks for all your efforts / on our behalf, especially during the past months. We will never forget all / that you have done for us on a daily basis. / You have been a special part of our lives and we truly owe a debt of / gratitude to you. Our family will be forever grateful for your loyalty, / support, and friendship. / With warmest regards, / Al / Al Gore / Tipper / Tipper Gore / Thanks! / Paid for by the Democratic National Committee./Contributions to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible.