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Aloha, Tashia and John!

What a delight it was to work with you and get to know you. Your support of the Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship program was the key to the success of that effort, and I have always been grateful for your leadership. I marvel at your many contributions, your intelligence, and your kindness. As a grandparent myself, your Grandparent Camp has always stuck in my mind — I keep thinking how lucky those grandchildren are to have you for grandparents. One time, at the airport when we were all taking the same plane, I was impressed that you were in line with us — the economy line — a reflection of your down-to- earth nature. As my role model, Tina Turner, would say “YOU ’ RE SIMPLY THE BEST!”

Wishing you every happiness in the years to come with the knowledge that you have had a positive influence on thousands — and we are all grateful to have you in our lives.

With warm aloha,

Virginia S. Hinshaw Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Chancellor for Research, 1995–2001