Pullman Transit and Dial-A-Ride
To Whom it May Concern:
This reference letter is on the behalf of Al Foxx. I first met Al at the 2004 annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Conference when I co-hosted. The conference is for providers in the transportation industry including Outreach Personnel, Travel Trainers, Advocates and Consumers. Al was the speaker during our luncheon and presented information on living with a disability and the role that public transportation plays in his life. Al presented the information with humor and engaged the audience with his life experiences.
I hosted the 2005 ADA Conference in April 2005. Due to popular demand, I had Al return as the speaker during our luncheon. Al presented information that was lighthearted. Al's use of public transit puts him in a very unique position, by providing him with insight into the operation of our system.
Al is a very positive person and willing to work hard to achieve his goals. I have nothing but good things to say about Al and I'd strongly recommend him for any endeavor he chooses. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Kristina J Umbright
Paratransit Supervisor
IKEA Renton River Days
City of Renton
Mayor Tanner
I had the pleasure of hearing Al Foxx, founder of the Winners Don't Quit Association, provide an inspirational and motivational speech at a kick-off banquet for IKEA Renton River Days.
Mr. Foxx shared his often humorous and always touching account of relearning to walk, talk, and drive after a traumatic motorcycle accident caused a brain =injury and left him partially paralyzed.
Mr. Foxx had the unique ability of connecting with the audience, and they in turn responded to his message of creating a positive environment, believing that individuals have the power to overcome anything, and not to give up because of obstacles.
The standing ovation he received at the IKEA Renton River Days Banquet is a testament to his courage, sense of humor, and positive outlook. He is a true winner!
Whether speaking in schools or the workplace, I believe that Mr. Foxx's message will bring a fresh point of view to living and working along side people with disabilities.
Sincerely,
Jesse Tanner
Mayor
Duvall Police Department
Chief of Police
Mr. Foxx
A Hearty "Thank You" for your very effective key note speech at our DARE culmination ceremonies.
Your vivid insight into the choices that people make was very dramatic. You have the ability to personalize that message much better than any officer, educator or parent ever could. Your physical presentation lends a very powerful image to your talk.
Your message of self-esteem is very encouraging and is right on target. You are able to effectively show that "how we view ourselves" is critical in creating and maintaining positive self-esteem.
A major point of our DARE program is to show kids that the decisions they make today can be very, very important later in life.
Your presentation really brings that point home.
Once again, Thanks.
Sincerely,
Glenn E. Menyman
Chief of Police
Duvall Police Department
DARE program
Mr. Foxx:
I appreciate your participation at our DARE culmination ceremonies.
You gave a message to those kids that I am certain they will not easily forget.
Decision-making is so critical at their age and you were able to show that the decisions we make today can effect how tomorrow turns out.
I know that your presentation will affect the way they think about the everyday decisions that they need to make.
Thanks for your very inspiring talk.
Sincerely.
Mark Leitl
DARE Officer
City of Kirkland
Police Dept.
Chief of Police
Dear Al:
I just wanted to send you a brief note of thanks for being a recent quality role model addition to the Departments SCOPE program. I enjoyed the thoughtful, humorous, and provocative presentation you delivered recently to students at Lake Washington High School. Your presentation skills kept the kids, and me, actively engaged and focused on your primary message of "choices and consequences" and how simple choices can have life-long impacts.
Thanks again for sharing your message and agreeing to being a continuing partner in our SCOPE program. Your efforts are very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Pleas J. Green
Chief of Police
In the next letter, Supervisor of Scope Program, Officer Terry Whalen, writes of Al Foxx's lasting impact on students.
City of Kirkland
Police Dept.
Dear Al:
I can not thank you enough for coming into my SCOPE (Schools and Cops Opting for Positive Education) class and sharing your story, your humor and your powerful message with my students.
I still have kids coming up to me and saying, "WINNERS DON’T QUIT". They also mention to me how much they enjoyed hearing your story and how it has inspired them to begin seeing their problems as challenges rather than calamities.
I spend the majority of my time with the kids trying to show them the power of their choices and decisions and everything I have said and done is wrapped up into your inspiring story. You tell the kids the story of the devastating choice you made and then show them the awesome power of all the good decisions you have made since. I know my students well and can tell you honestly that they heard your message and will carry it with them for a long time, some of them maybe even forever.
I wanted to write you this letter to thank you and to let you know that I am very glad that our paths crossed and that I plan on making you a permanent part of the SCOPE curriculum.
Thanks again and I will see you very soon I’m sure. Best of luck in all you do Al.
Sincerely,
Officer Terry Whalen
Kirkland Police Department
Student Resource Officer @
Lake Washington and Juanita High School
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