From: Ellen Gold

Congratulations Dr. Martin. You have the support of many as you lead this university forward and we all stand ready to work with you. Welcome to EMU! Ellen Gold

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From: Diana and Owen Marsh

Congratulations Mom! Owen can't wait to give Grandma a high five!

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From: Janice Dana

Congratulations!

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From: George Cole

Congratulations Dr. Martin ... it's been great having you at EMU.

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From: Robin Wendt

Susan, Congratulations! I am so honored that I have been invited to your inauguration. Thank you for thinking of me. I know your gonna do a great job. You are a wonderful person. I am blessed that God brought you into the salon, and we both know your gonna look great. See ya soon.

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From: Dawn Gaymer

Welcome to our EMU family.

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From: Dennis Ritter

In July I felt an inner glow emanating from Welch Hall. You were right to say that we need you now. Thank you for coming here.

From: Jeanette Hassan

Congratulations and welcome to EMU. We are proud to be part of your team.

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From: Paula M Storm

May your future and the future of EMU be bright.

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From: Adam Reames

Congratulations President Martin! The Dykema team looks forward to continuing our work with you and the EMU community. Best Regards, Adam Reames, Evelyn Zois, Jody Vanderveen

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From: Sue and Joe Meny

DEar Sue - We regretfully cannot attend the ceremony in your honor. We look forward to celebrating with you in Chicago this year. Congratulations! Sue & Joe Meny

From: Lynn & Jacqueline Schabinger

We regret we are not able to attend the inauguration of Sue Martin.

From: Patrick J Barry, Jr

President Susan, when I met you at your opening reception at EMU, you made an excellent impression. Your husband told me that "you are going to love her!" It's been positive having you here. We not only hope you are a great president, we NEED you to be. Best wishes on this special day. Patrick J Barry, Jr '71, '73. CMTA Lecturer & EMU Alumni Board Member.

From: Jenifer Whittler

Congrats! On becoming our NEW President, Hope to continue to see the great work you have done so far!

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From: Gleason D. Heine

Thank you for bringing stability and honor back to the campus, I wish I could be there in person but my prayers will be with you.

From: Betty J. Beard

Dear Dr. Martin, The faculty and staff in the School of Nursing welcome you to EMU. We look forward to working with you and are delighted that you chose to lead Eastern Michigan University.

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From: Bart Merkle

Sue, Congratulations! This is an exciting day for you and for the Eastern Michigan University community. Please accept my best wishes as you take on this new leadership challenge - I am confident that you will serve the EMU community with distinction as an effective, successful, and well respected educator/leader. Cordially, Bart

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From: Lora Lempert

WAHOO! WAHOO! WAHOO! My best wishes for your continued success Sue. UMD's loss is EMU's gain.

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From: COLONEL WILLIAM J. STEPHENS, UNITED STATES ARMY RETIRED/REGENT EMERITUS EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

PRESIDENT MARTIN: CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY. WE ARE SO PROUD TO HAVE YOU AS OUR TWENTY SECOND (FIRST FEMALE) PRESIDENT OF EMU. HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE IN 2008. YOU ARE OUTSTANDING AND WE THANK GOD FOR YOUR SELECTION. GO EAGLES --- GO GREEN!!!!

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From: Martita Lawson

Congratulation and Welcome to EMU.

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From: Dorothy A. Johnson

Susan, Congratulations once again. So sorry to miss your special day, but I need to be at the Kellogg Foundation board meeting. Delighted for you and EMU. You are missed at GVSU. All the best, Dottie

From: Kenneth A. McKanders

Congratulations.

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From: Michelle Olmsted

Dear President Martin, I offer my heartiest congratulations on your appointment as the 22nd President of Eastern Michigan University. We look forward with eagerness as you move this fine institution forward with your sense of openness and humor that you so uniquely possess. Congratulations! Michelle Olmsted Vice President Compass Group Ltd.

From: Paul Czamanske

Dear President Martin, Thank you for the privilege of meeting you and learning about your background and experiences relating to the Presidency of Eastern Michigan University. We were most pleased to present you to the Search Committee and subsequently the Board of Regents and are proud of their selection of you as the 22nd and first female President of Eastern Michigan University. We look forward to working with you in the future. Regards, Paul W. Czamanske President and CEO Compass Group Ltd.

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From: Gary Pollard

Mr. Pollard will represent State Senator Martha G. Scott. Thank you.

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