Dear colleagues.

Many of you will know one or both Bob Henderson and Judy Smith-Davis.

I am pleased to inform you that both of them have been nominated and have
been recommended by the Awards Committee for the DISES International
Lifetime Distinguished Leadership Awards.

In addition to plaques, Dr Nasim Dil, Chairperson of the Awards Committee,
is preparing  folios for both of them that will include a collection of
letters/other materials (photographs, etc.) from their friends and admirers
to be given to them at the awards ceremony during CEC convention in New
Orleans in April.

If you know one or both of them, you might like to write letters (a separate
letter for each) for them.

Dr Dil must receive all information before April 6 to be included in their
folios. Her home address for mailing materials to is:
Dr. Nasim Dil,
2959 East Calle Grande,
Las Vegas,
Nevada  89120
U.S.A.

Alternatively, you could email Dr Dil at: [log in to unmask]

I do urge you to respond to this request to support two fine people who have
done much in promoting special education around the world.



Dr David Mitchell
Honorary Professor
School of Education
University of Waikato
Hamilton
NEW ZEALAND

Fax (64-7) 838 4434