Jeanne,
Your work for, and your legacy to, our community and the world community has been a wonder and inspiration to behold. I had always thought I worked hard, and was passionate about my work, but you brought out an entirely different yardstick by which we all can measure ourselves. When asked years ago by a friend what I hoped my daughters would be when they grew up I answered that I hoped they would be people who want to take their parents out to dinner, that over dinner they would provide thought provoking conversation, humor, and a humanitarian and educated view of the world in which they live…and that at the end of the dinner they would be able to pick up the check. Thanks to you, I believe all that can happen now ( well, maybe not the wanting to take us out to dinner part ). Your work has formed them, and so many others, into truly amazing women.You have touched so many people’s lives, and like the pebble which drops into the still pond your waves of influence, inspiration, moral guidance and sense of justice will ripple out and positively change the lives of so many more. I wish you both the very best of times and wonderful health as you embark on this new journey. I really do hope you rest up…so you can be ready for the next amazing chapter of your life. It has been a real honor to be a recipient of all that you have given to me, my family, and the world.
Best wishes,
Joe Martin (Eliza’15, Julia’18)