April 1, 2002 Bob Coppedge Box 30003, MSC 3169 CAMPUS Dear Bob: It is my good fortune to officially inform you that I have selected you to receive the Extension Award for the College of Agriculture and Home Economics this year. Your Extension accomplishments and positive attitudes are known throughout New Mexico and we are pleased that this award can serve as tangible evidence of your achievements. The award ceremony is scheduled to begin with music at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2002, in the auditorium of Gerald Thomas Hall. I hope you and your guests can join me, the other award recipients, and the audience for a light buffet in the patio area of Skeen Hall following the ceremonies. It is my policy to keep the names of all award winners more or less "secret" until the time of the awards ceremony in order to build suspense and interest. Typically, the suspense of the moment results in a standing-room-only audience in the Agricultural Auditorium. Again, congratulations for your many contributions to New Mexico State University and the welfare of the citizens of New Mexico. Sincerely, Jerry G. Schickedanz jm