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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The Federation at 80<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time does not stand still, our canes, guide dogs, and hearts propels us through our journey.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have the strength and devotion to carry out our dreams of being first class citizens and not be left behind in all aspects of life. From teachers, to engineers, to moms and dads, we will overcome<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. We are stronger together when we work together.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have been tested and we are still stout through the 80 years of existence. Our federation family comes together not just in times of celebrations but in times of need, times of comfort, times of resilience. We exhibit self-assurance by the strength of our leaders at the national, state, and local level. Our participation in this journey we carve for a better tomorrow for those who follow our footsteps and believe in the dreams of past and present members, who expand our horizon and break down barriers for a better tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lead by example.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Those who need re-assurance of what we as an organization is, need not to look far. Doors are always open to provide the knowledge and warmth of federationism. Knowledge that transform our dreams into reality. We pledge our participation actively in our efforts of building the life’s we want, achieving equality, opportunity, and the security of the blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Building the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy 80<sup>th</sup> Anniversary <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jorge Hernandez<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>