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President's Note

(Editor's Note: Catherine was careflil to note that the President to whom this article refers is Cat not Bill. Tongue in cheek; I guess!)

June 27, 28, and 29 were the three days that we Fulbright cousins met at Lake Junaluska. We had families from 16 states. I have been to every reunion since 1991, and I want to express my personal appreciation to all of the North Carolina Fuibright cousins who attended. This is the first time one state had over 50 people attend.

My niece, Judy Fulbright, and I made several trips to Lake Junaluska in the earW spring when planning the reunion. It was wonderful to see the splendor of God's work. I want to say, "Thanks" to our dear cousins we met who live in or near Lake Junaluska. I told Judy that I felt cheated because no farther than we live from them, we had never known them before.

I hope that all of you enjoyed the reunion. It was wonderful to see all of you again. Those of you who didn't worship with us on Sunday morning in the stone chapel missed a wonderful service. It was in the chapel that our cousin, Guy Fulbright, built. I think that over 50 people attended. Pastor Arthur Fulbright of Greenwood, Arkansas, told us to hold hands as we prayed. It touched my heart. The entire service was a moving one.

I am asking for all of you to pray for me and to support me as I start these next two years as your President Somewhere in heaven, I know that my father, Grover Fulbright is very proud. I promise to do the very best that I can. I don't have anything special to tell about myself.

I was born in 1936. I was married in 1952 to Perry Houser and was widowed in 1990. I have one brother, Tom Fulbright, one son, Rick Houser, and three granddaughters. My grand daughters, Jessica, Katie and Christiana, were at the reunion. God has been so good to me, and I am thankful for all of you, my Fulbright cousins. I would appreciate a note or a phone call from any of you.

Catherine sent us word about two families. I decided to include it here, because it reflects the way Catherine is in touch with what it going on in the family as well as telling us about particular familv members. DLF

Cousin John Fulbright's mother, Roselle, passed away recently. John and his wife, Sandra, were at the family reunion.

Keith Fuibright of Haviland, Kansas, has recently discovered that he has a malignant tumor near left lung. The tumor is between the chest wall and the lung. It can be treated. He is exploring the possibility of surgery.

(When I talked to Keith and Janice, Janice said simply, "Remember us in your prayers." Keith and Janice were at the Junaluska Reunion. DLF)