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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Dear Jake,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>I don’t post too many emails to the Florid list or Leaders List, but I couldn’t take a pass on sending a note along to you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am so proud to know you and so proud of you for your fantastic accomplishment. I think it’s terrific that you took the tougher road in getting the diploma rather than the option of just getting a GED.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'> Not many would have done what you did. You have every right to be proud of reaching your goal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>I look forward to seeing you again very soon and for the chance to shake your hand and to tell you in person how happy I am for you, (maybe as early as October in Tampa).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Take good care,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Russ Davis,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Board Member, NFB of Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ph. 904-993-8433<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Email: Russell@radiorusty.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Jun 6, 2021, at 9:52 AM, Camille Tate via NFBF-Leaders <<a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org">nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Federation Family: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The below announcement is sent on behalf of Debbie Ryan! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Greater Broward Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida is so proud to announce that Jake McIntyre, chapter President, is receiving his High School Diploma this morning. Debbie and Tom Ryan loved and encouraged Jake over the years, seeing the strength in his quietness. The culmination of their belief in him and his hard work has arrived! Today, Jake will receive his diploma in his hand, tangible proof that it can be done if we set our minds to it. Please join Debbie and the Broward Chapter in congratulating Jake on his accomplishments! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“man’s greatness consists in his ability to do and the proper application of his powers to things needed to be done.” -Frederick Douglass <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In Celebration,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille Tate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille Tate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind, FL <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:ctate2076@att.net">ctate2076@att.net</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 321 372 4899 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>_______________________________________________<br>NFBF-Leaders mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBF-Leaders@nfbnet.org">NFBF-Leaders@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-Leaders:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org/valkemadenise%40aol.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org/valkemadenise%40aol.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>