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I was sum that the results of creating a new "VISION" for Whitfield County would translate into squeaky-clean propositions totally without substance. Then Friday I attended my first tull session of the VISIONING process. Focusing on the issue of economic development, the two- hour meeting totally changed my views of Luke. Folks, this man knows his iob. Luke offered very few concrete strategy points. Instead, he demanded that the solutions come from Task Force members. And, in the process,. I think he got iust what we all want so much---a viable plan for future growth. Murray Coleman June 26, 1996 Business Editor-The Daily Citizen-News Dalton, Georgia Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Virginia-Hampton Roads Henry Luke understands economic development. He understands community development and the issues that will impact the future of communities. He has the ability to get diverse groups of people together and get them to talk and make decisions. This was Luke's third Chamber assignment with Hombeck since 1985. Sack Hombeck, CCE October 11, 1993 · President-Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Norfolk, VA Henry Luke was very, very effective. We didn't know how to structure PLAN 2007. He really helped us define what we're trying to do. William H. Wallace October 11, 1993 Dean-College of Business- Old Dominion University Hampton Roads, Virginia Southern Business & Development said in the Spring 1996, "Hampton Roads seems well positioned to emerge as an economic rome to be mentioned in the same breath with the Atlantas, Dallases, Orlandos and Charlottes of the world. On the cusp of the 21st century, this ambitious giant suddenly is coming fully awake." Jack Hornbeck, President of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce said, "I credit our recent success to at least two key things- the re- focusing of our development efforts as a result of PLAN 2007 and a new spirit of public/private sector cooperation in taking advantage of our opportunities". VISION Newsletter Florida Department of Transportation Them was only one person in Florida to mm for guidance, facilitation, and leadership--Henry Luke! After the positive intensity of our sessions together Florida's DOT had its first strategic transportation plan. This plan resulted in an awakening of Florida's citizens, and even some in state government. No fair minded observer can doubt that this "mad map" for Florida's futura was critical to the passage of Amendment 4, and the largest user fee increases in history. Kayo N. Henderson, P.E. June 28, 1993 Secretary--Florida Department of Transportation (1987-1990) Tallahassee, Florida 13 LPI