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Excellence is the quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
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Submitted by laurie sotelo
To live to a standard of excellence is to consistantly surpass what is common, usual or expected. Thank you Pastors Ladell and Gwen Graham for expecting us to always give our best and teaching us to live with the heart of a servant and the mind of royalty.
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Excellence Hero: Alan
Submitted by Dave Hillman Al was an educator who believed the best in kids and families. He was a highly regarded (and award winning) elementary school principal when I first met him and not too much later, I found out he had MS. He retired after 25 years and fought MS f... Read moreExcellence Hero: Mabel
Submitted by Mabel was my Grandma. I truly think she was really an Angel though. She was almost non-human in the ways she dealt with people. Here are some of the extraordinary examples from her life that have had a profound effect on mine: 1. When my fat... Read moreExcellence Hero: Edward
Submitted by My grandfather is a "foundation Hero" in my life and my family’s lives. He told me many, many truths and two of these I will share with you. He said, "The most valuable gift anyone can give you is an introduction to a truly good person." He... Read moreExcellence Hero: Gerard
Submitted by Frank G. Anton Gerry V. Radice, born December 9, 1918, is the oldest child in a family of four children. Mr. Radice grew up in Chicago. Taylor Street. Hyde park. Attended DePaul University. Joined Illinois National Guard. Federalized into US Army September, 1940... Read moreExcellence Hero: Kenda
Submitted by Paula Kenda is a Hero as she has brought more joy, smiles and higher self-esteem to my young adult child and others like him. You see, Kenda created and directs "Movement E-Motion", a dance program for individuals with different abilities - young adults... Read more
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Signing Off
Submitted by My Dad was the last of the craftsman - while other's added workers to take on bigger jobs, Dad remained a "business" unto himself, painting homes and hanging wallpaper to the best of his decades of experienc... Read more
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QuotesLife consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.
Josh Billings [Henry Wheeler Shaw] Humorist, Essayist (1818-1885);
Josh Billings [Henry Wheeler Shaw] Humorist, Essayist (1818-1885);
Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
Voltaire Philosopher, Essayist (1694-1778);
Voltaire Philosopher, Essayist (1694-1778);
Let’s give the historians something to write about
Propertius Latin Poet (45 BC-15 BC);
Propertius Latin Poet (45 BC-15 BC);
Greatness is more than potential. It is the execution of that potential. Beyond the raw talent. You need the appropriate training. You need the discipline. You need the inspiration. You need the drive.
Eric A. Burns Eric A. Burns -
Eric A. Burns Eric A. Burns -
Excellence can be achieved if you . . . risk more than others think is safe, love more than others think is wise, dream more than others think is practical, and expect more than others think is possible.
Anonymous -
Anonymous -
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Jim Thorpe - Excellence
Jim Thorpe, an All-American and Native American, raised the bar for every American by encouraging us to pursue excellence.
Jim Thorpe, an All-American and Native American, raised the bar for every American by encouraging us to pursue excellence.
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