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<p class="MsoNormal">Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have thoroughly enjoyed serving as Legislative Coordinator of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. As we all know, I have climbed the ladder of life and am now pursuing my dreams at the University of Wisconsin. I will
always be from Connecticut, but I continue to transition my Federation involvement to our Wisconsin affiliate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Edward Shaham has shined as a rising leader in our affiliate, and he and I attended our first state convention together in 2008. As soon as President Beth Rival and I knew that I would be making my transition, we began equipping Edward
with the knowledge he needed to carry the torch and bring our affiliate to an entirely new level of legislative activism.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The appointment is not mine to make; it is up to Beth Rival to appoint our next Legislative Coordinator. I wish to express my sincere endorsement of Edward and look forward to working with him to change what it means to be blind in Connecticut.
As a successful entrepreneur, he brings new skills to the table and will enhance our effort to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I will continue to serve on the Legislative Committee of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut and will be fully available to assist with the transition. Rest assured, I will put my heart and soul into my new role as Legislative
Coordinator of the National Federation of the Blind of Wisconsin.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It is now in the hands of our President, Beth Rival. If Edward is indeed appointed Legislative Coordinator, we can expect great things. If another candidate is selected, I will respect that decision, as well, and look forward to our future.
Thank you, my home affiliate, for your support and confidence as I have found a true passion in legislative advocacy.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely yours,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Justin Salisbury<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Former Legislative Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut<o:p></o:p></p>
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