Education Commission of the States
300 Lincoln Tower · 1860 Lincoln Street
861-4917 · Denver, Colorado 80295

February 23, 1978

Ms. Lucille M. Pelletier, Chairman
The Centennial Committee
The University of Maine at Fort Kent
Fort Kent, Maine 04743

Dear Lucille and Committee Members:

May I extend to the University of Maine at Fort Kent my best wishes on the occasion of its 100th birthday? In one sense, at my age, a century doesn't seem so long; in another, it represents a significant period of time in which a great institution has provided remarkable and excellent service to the citizens of its region and its state.

There is no way that any accurate measurement can be made of the contribution your institution has made - not just in terms of degrees attained, or dollars brought to and expended in the area, but in terms of opportunities provided that could come no other way, of the emergence and attainment of aspirations, of service to individuals, families, organizations and institutions. I remember those instances when I was privileged to be in "the valley" with great kindness, the people, the customs, the hospitality and, above all, "The College." I have never been associated with a college that was better understood and supported in its region or that was more aware of the needs of those who came to it.

Your service has always gone beyond your doorstep. As a part, now, of a state university system, your college will bring "leavening" to the whole enterprise, as yeast does to the flour in bread making.

I am proud of my association with you. I commend you for a century of service. I wish you a hundred more - and several hundreds after that!

Thank you for inviting me to "speak up" on this occasion.

Sincerely,

Warren G. Hill
Executive Director

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