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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>We shouldn’t be surprised. Do you know why? Because Andrew is awesome. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Andrew, you have worked hard for the things you have accomplished. You deserve it all. You continue to be an asset to our affiliate and to those of us who are fortunate enough to call you our friend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Member, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>The greatest investment you can make in this world is kindness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Melinda Jones via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 20, 2023 2:03 PM<br><b>To:</b> At Large Pathronda <tronda1@outlook.com>; Marty McKenzie <marty2music@outlook.com>; NFB of South Carolina Mailing List <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Melinda Jones <melindajones0571@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] Celebrating Andrew D Adams' Remarkable Achievement!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Celebrating Andrew D Adams' Remarkable Achievement!<br><br>Greetings NFB of SC. Family and friends! <br><br>We are thrilled to share the joyous news of Andrew D Adams' graduation on Saturday, December 16, 2023, where he proudly received his Bachelor’s in Social Work with honors: cum laude, from Limestone University. As the second vice president of the Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, Andrew's dedication and hard work have truly paid off.<br><br>Join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to Andrew on this momentous occasion. His commitment to academic excellence, coupled with his invaluable contributions to the community, exemplify the spirit of leadership and service.<br><br><br><br>Let's raise our glasses in celebration of Andrew's success, wishing him continued success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.<br><br>Cheers,<br><br>The We Kare Committee<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>