State of Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction

Elizabeth Burmaster, State Superintendent

March 9, 2005

John Nichols, Director
Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54901-4985

Dear John:

I just learned of your plans to retire next year. Your tenure as director of the Oshkosh Public
Library and the Winnefox Library System has been one of distinction and accomplishment. I
also appreciate your statewide leadership, including your service on the Wisconsin Collaborative
Network group, LSTA Advisory Committee, Library and Information Technology Advisory
Committee, and Council on Library and Network Development.

I look forward to your continued counsel both before and after your retirement next year. Best
wishes.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth BUohaster
State Superintendent

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