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Sept. 29, 2000


Selection Committee
Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame


Dear Committee Members:


It is with great pleasure that SKATING magazine endorses the nomination of Sue Susic Ervin to the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame.


During my time as editor of SKATING, I have met many people like Ervin who have given countless unselfish hours to the sport of figure skating. Each of those people is unique and they all add their own special touch to figure skating. Ervin is obviously no exception.


As a coach, Ervin is in a position to inspire and educate scores of young girls and boys, and men and women as well. It is clear that she has been successful in that endeavor.


In the world of big-time professional sports and skyrocketing salaries, people like Ervin, who work with never-ending enthusiasm and little thought of reward, are often lost in the mix. But to the lives they have touched -- in this case, the lives of so many Wisconsin skaters, they are the best kind of heroes.


I hope you consider the positive impact she has had on the lives of Wisconsin youths as you make your selections for the Hall of Fame. Ervin is truly a worthy nominee.