[NFBF-L] Dr. Thomas F. Davis award

[James Young]

Sylvia young for the D.R Thomas award.

On 8/10/2020 2:51 PM, merrys--- via NFBF-L wrote:
> Dear Federation Family,
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> At the 2020 State convention of the NFBF we will be honoring a person or
> agency that has served the blind in an outstanding way.  We are seeking
> those who are not members of our organization but have served us as well as
> the blind community.  This award will be the Dr. Thomas F. Davis award.
>
> Tom Davis served the NFBF and the blind community unselfishly.  He gave his
> heart to the blind including his lovely wife Kathy Davis.  Unfortunately,
> Tom left us too early due to ALS. The last time I saw Tom he was at a state
> convention in a wheelchair.  Although, he did not feel well, Tom was there
> supporting our movement.  Tom attended all state and national conventions
> and even felt bad that he was a sighted guy.  Tom was a blind guy at heart.
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> That is what we are looking for!  Someone who knows us, has walked beside
> us, and has served the blind community with love, honor, and respect as Tom
> did! If you know of a person or agency that you believe deserves such an
> honor, please submit the following by September 3, 2020:
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> Name or agency name, contact information, and narrative of why this person
> or agency deserves such an award.  Please submit to:
> treasurer at nfbflorida.org <mailto:treasurer at nfbflorida.org>  by September 3,
> 2020.
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> Chapter presidents if you would like to be a part of the Dr. Thomas F. Davis
> award committee, please email me at treasurer at nfbflorida.org
> <mailto:treasurer at nfbflorida.org> .
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> With warmest regards,
>
> Merry Schoch
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