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Ora Hksch Pescovitz, M D.Executive Vice President for Medical AffairsCEO, University of Michigan Health Svstem

M7324 Medical science Bui lding1301 Catherine Streel, SPC 5626

Ann Arbor, Ml 48109_5626(734)647-9351 Phone

1734l 647'9739 taxopescovi@umich edu

June 8, 201I

Alex O'Dell721 South Forest, Apt. 403Ann Arbor, Ml 48104-3158

Austin Krcnig10423 Jo Ann LanePlymouth MI48170

Dear Alex & Austin,

It was truly my pleasure to support TEDX Uoftr4 201I and to play even asmall role in anivent that was such an enormous success! You two are trulyexceptional in every way. You embody the spirit' ambition, and curiosity thatmakis tlte University of Michigan such an amazing place to leam and gtow'

Zurckermarl s Wsdom book is wonderflrl - I can't thank you enough for such athoughtful and thought-provoking giftl One of my favorite quotes in the t'ookis thJ one from Chuck Close which says "Far more interesting than problemsolving is problem creation." To me, this embodies leadership and speaks tothe essence ofTEDX.

I look forward to being part ofTEDx UofM 2012 and to watching both ofyouflowish as our University's shining stars

With great appreciation and wam legards,

Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D.Executive Vice President for Medical AffairsCEO, University of Michigan Health System

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