The Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Washington

April 18, 2006

Reverend Selena Fox
Senior Minister
Circle Sanctuary
P.O. Box 9
Barneveld, WI 53507

Dear Reverend Fox:

     Thank you for your letter of March 24, 2006, requesting that we expedite your request to add the Wiccan emblem of belief to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) list of emblems available for inscription on Government-furnished headstones and markers.

     I understand your desire to receive an immediate decision; however, I am presently unable to give you a definite time frame for VA's consideration of your request. When a final decision is reached, all of the affected parties will be immediately notified.

     I hope that this information is helpful to you.

Sincerely yours,
[signed]
Gordon H. Mansfield