</s>Assassination Records Review Board Final Determination Notification AGENCY HSCA RECORD NUMBER 180-10068-1030 RECORD SERIES STAFF PAYROLL RECORDS AGENCY FILE NUMBER December 8, 1995 Status of Document: Postponed in Part Number of releases of previously postponed information: 16 Reason for Board Action The Review Board's decision was presumed on several factors including (a) the significant historical interest in the document in question, (b) the absence of evidence that the release of the information would cause harm to the United States or to any individual Number of Postponements: 1 Postponments All the postponents in this document represent Social Security numbers Reason forBoard Action The text is redacted because the public disclosure of the redaction could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, and that invasion of privacy would be so substantial that it outweighs the public interest Substitute Language SSN Date of Next Review 2017 Board Review Completed: 10/24/95 released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1392 (44 US) 107 Nel: Coast: NV 89326 Date: 2025 NW 88326 Docid: 3223266 Page 1

Summary:  
Carolyn V. Hansen Amato’s employment records and resume detail her roles as a legislative aide, press secretary, and administrative assistant for multiple congressmen, including Congressman Bob Jones (Ala.), Congresswoman Carol Hubbard (Ky.), and Congressman John W. Davis (Ga.). She worked with the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) in 1976, recommended by Dawson Mathis and authorized by Chairman Thomas N. Downing. The documents reference administrative actions by HSCA regarding delayed release of records containing SSNs, which were redacted for privacy. Amato’s professional experience includes roles as a legal secretary for U.S. Marine Corps personnel and secretary for the National Association of Dairy Equipment Manufacturers.  

Key People:  
- Carolyn V. Hansen Amato (Carole Amato): Served as legislative aide, press secretary, and executive assistant; recommended for HSCA staff positions.  
- Thomas N. Downing: Chairman of the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA), authorized Amato’s appointment to the committee.  
- Dawson Mathis: Recommended Amato for HSCA staff roles, citing her experience with Congressman John Davis’ office.  
- Congressman Bob Jones (Ala.): Employed Amato as an assistant legislative aide.  
- Congresswoman Carol Hubbard (Ky.): Amato served as executive assistant.  
- Congressman John W. Davis (Ga.): Amato worked as press secretary.  
- Mr. John Marshall: Executive Vice President of the National Association of Dairy Equipment Manufacturers, for whom Amato served as secretary.  
- Capt. Paul A. St. Amour and 2nd Lt. Richard Keshin: U.S. Marine Corps personnel for whom Amato provided legal secretarial support.  

Key Locations:  
- Arlington, Virginia: Amato’s residence.  
- Washington, D.C.: Congressional offices and HSCA operations.  
- Quantico, Virginia: U.S. Marine Corps base where Amato worked as legal secretary.  
- Athens, Georgia: Location associated with Ryder Truck Lines (where Amato held a promotional role).  

Key Events:  
- Amato’s employment as an assistant legislative aide to Congressman Bob Jones from October 12, 1976.  
- Recommendation by Dawson Mathis for her appointment to HSCA staff in 1976.  
- Administrative actions by HSCA regarding delayed release of records containing SSNs, which were redacted for privacy.  
- Amato’s roles managing legislative correspondence, preparing press releases, and coordinating with government agencies.  

Key Organizations:  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA): Amato was recommended for employment with this committee.  
- National Association of Dairy Equipment Manufacturers: Amato served as secretary for its Executive Vice President, John Marshall.  
- U.S. Marine Corps: Amato provided legal secretarial support to Capt. Paul A. St. Amour and 2nd Lt. Richard Keshin.  
- Ryder Truck Lines: Amato held a promotional role with this company in Athens, Georgia.

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