<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Good afternoon, federation family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">It is another difficult and heartbreaking moment where once again I have to write one of these emails. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A strong leader, a strong friend a strong husband leaves us, but we will never forget the kind and humble man Joe Naulty was. I thank Joe and his family for sharing the knowledge and dedication he demonstrated to the national Federation of the blind for so many years; his leadership, his wisdom will be remembered as we cherish his legacy. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">To his family, me and members of the national Federation of the blind a Florida are here Right beside you as you go through these difficult times.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><br><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> <br>Paul M. Martinez</span><div>President, national Federation of the blind Florida<br><br></div><div><div>813-390-5720</div><div><br>With love, hope and determination we transform dreams into reality</div><div></div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Sep 4, 2023, at 8:44 AM, Alicia Betancourt via NFBF-L <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<div>I am deeply saddened by the news that has been shared here. I absolutely adored Mr. Joe and everything he stood for. I know that today if he was alive and well, he would have been participating in some thing like a classic car model show. He will forever
be in my thoughts, and will be my inspiration for what it means to be deaf blind. May he rest in peace. </div>
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<b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-L] Joe Naulty
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our good friend and leader in the Deaf Blind Community, Mr. Joe Naulty. He was also the founder of the Melbourne Space Chapter, NFBF along with his wife Arlene. Joe was kind and patient with everyone that
he met. He had a beautiful spirit, and was very dedicated to the National Federation of the Blind. Joe went home to be with our Lord early this morning.
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Ms. Arlene is asking for our prayers for the Naulty family at this time. We will let everyone know of the funeral or memorial services as they become available. “To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8. Mr. Naulty will
certainly be missed by all of those who knew and loved him. <br>
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Marilyn Baldwin <br>
Chairman <br>
Communities of Faith Committee <br>
NFBF <br>
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Dr. Joyce Taylor <br>
Chaplain and Spiritual Advisor <br>
Communities of Faith Committee<br>
NFBF <br>
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