PROCLAMATION

Submitted by admin [1] on Thu, 05/01/2003 - 03:00

We, the NAD Board, with a heavy heart, accept Kent Kennedy’s resignation from the NAD Presidency, effective Saturday, May 3, 2003. The NAD Board unanimously proclaims recognition and gratitude for Kent Kennedy’s numerous years of service to the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Kent Kennedy has worked tirelessly to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.

With an impressive service record spanning from his leadership and presidency of the Texas Association of the Deaf to his presidency of the National Association of the Deaf, Kent Kennedy has made many contributions to the community at the local, state and national levels.

During his leadership on the NAD Board, Kent implemented significant changes that helped the NAD to become a more inclusive organization, putting into effect policy changes that streamlined organizational operations. This included the establishment of symposiums at Biennial NAD Conferences so that grassroots deaf and hard of hearing individuals can more fully participate in and influence NAD public policy matters and its decision-making processes.

Kent Kennedy has successfully worked to bring an infusion of youth into the NAD as well as valuing and using the wisdom and experience of NAD veterans. He has also been successful in forging and maintaining NAD relationships with State Association affiliates and local organizations.

The NAD Board hereby expresses its eternal gratitude for Kent Kennedy’s years of leadership of the NAD and service to deaf and hard of hearing Americans. In recognition of his expertise and experience, the NAD Board hereby voted him in as Appointed Member At Large to assist the Board in its service to the country.