From: Patti Kunkle <patricia.kunkle@gallaudet.edu>
To: Patricia.Kunkle@Gallaudet.edu
Subject: On Behalf of the Board of Trustees
Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 19:02:01 -0400
May 9, 2006
MEMORANDUM

TO:                 Bill Graham, Board Secretary
FROM:            Celia May Baldwin
SUBJECT:       Tenure on the Board of Trustees

After many sleepless nights and much reflection these past several days,
I regret to tell you that on Sunday night I came to the decision to
resign from the Gallaudet Board of Trustees. The presidential search and
the controversy that has ensued have put enormous strain and stress on
me.  I simply could not ignore the numerous aggressive threats I have
received over the past weeks.  

I cannot express how disappointed I am that it has to come to this
point. However, I trust that you will give me your full support and
understanding in my decision.

It is my sincerest hope that you feel I have served Gallaudet University
to the fullest in the years that I have been on the Board.  I admire
and respect each of my colleagues on the Board and am glad that I had
the opportunity of working closely with several of them in the recent
months as the Interim Chair. I also appreciate all the assistance I
received from the President’s Office.  I am truly saddened by recent
events. 

I am confident that we all share the same goal of working towards the
best possible future for Gallaudet University. Thank you for allowing me
to serve this fine institution.
cc:        Board of Trustees
I. King Jordan