"Part sounding board, part cheerleader, part devil's advocate, [you] made sure that I had thought through every plan before getting too far along. When a dilemma arose, [you were] always able to identify a new alternative - a third way I hadn't considered that took into account all obstacles and concerns."

"You were a key guide and advisor during the initial days of the founding of this organization. You brought wisdom from your many years of professional work. At each step of the way, as we charted unfamiliar waters, your advice was indispensable… You were there with gently offered wisdom that comes only from someone so seasoned and so intelligent."