A Time to Say Goodbye departure is not nearly as momentous as Mr. Lincoln’s and my Friends, this will be my last President’s Annual Report sadness is tempered by great joy, but his acknowledgment of Message. As I have noted over the past two years, I will what his friends and colleagues meant to him is what is in my be retiring on June 30, 2024. The Board of Trustees has heart right now. I am 昀椀lled with gratitude for each of you. God appointed a presidential search committee, and somewhere bless you and keep you in all the days ahead. in this beautiful, troubled world, our next president awaits Peace and Grace, the call. I pray that she or he will love the job as I have and, with God’s help, lead this community into its third century of service with courage, resilience, imagination, faith, and love. When Abraham Lincoln said goodbye to the citizens of David H. Crawford Spring昀椀eld, he said, “Dear friends, no one—not in my situation President —can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything.” My Scan to learn how you can support McCormick 2023 ANNUAL REPORT 3