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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Do you believe we should change a government policy, take a stand on accessibility, address concerns about an agency or service for the blind, commend an individual or organization for exemplary service and support, or propose new regulations? If so, please consider writing a resolution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Resolutions adopted by the convention serve as official statements of policy that guide the actions and direction of our organization for the coming year. For that reason, they deserve thoughtful consideration.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any member may sponsor a resolution. Draft resolutions must be submitted to the President or the Chairperson of the Resolutions Committee no later than Friday, April 9, 2026. Resolutions that receive favorable consideration by the committee will be brought before the convention for discussion and action.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Resolutions that do not receive favorable consideration by the committee will not advance to the convention floor unless the sponsor requests that they be considered despite the committee’s decision.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>No resolution will be reviewed by the committee unless a proponent is present at the committee meeting to explain the need for the resolution. This will typically be the author.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Resolutions Committee may offer limited assistance with drafting; however, resolutions should be in essentially final form when submitted to the President or the Chairperson.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Amy Buresh of Lincoln serves as Chairperson of this year’s committee. Her contact information is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Address: 411 N 75th St., Lincoln, NE 68505<br>Mobile: (402) 440-4722<br>Email: <a href="mailto:amy.buresh74@gmail.com">amy.buresh74@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The first meeting of the Resolutions Committee will be held on Friday, May 1 at our 2026 State Convention in Kearney and will be listed in the convention program, which you will receive at registration. Additional meetings may be scheduled during the convention as needed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As we prepare for this year’s convention, we also want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Barbara Loos for her dedicated service and leadership. Her steady guidance, commitment, and thoughtful work have made a lasting impact on our organization. We wish her well on her road to recovery. She truly leaves big shoes to fill, and we are grateful for the strong foundation she helped build for those who follow.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><a name="_Hlk187995115"><img border=0 width=227 height=96 style='width:2.3611in;height:1.0in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DCB623.86CBDC50" alt="National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska logo and tagline live the life you want."><o:p></o:p></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>