Letter from George Rupp to Elie Wiesel on leadership transition and appreciation for support to the International Rescue Committee

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Letter from George Rupp to Elie Wiesel on leadership transition and appreciation for support to the International Rescue Committee

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August 22, 2013

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George Rupp, the President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), writes to Professor Elie Wiesel to express his profound appreciation for Wiesel's unwavering support to the IRC during Rupp's 11-year tenure. As Rupp prepares to hand over leadership to David Miliband, he acknowledges the crucial role of the Board and Overseers, including Wiesel, in the IRC's achievements, such as expanding its mission, restructuring governance, and enhancing fundraising. Rupp also details his upcoming professional engagements, which include continued academic work at Columbia University and service on several non-profit boards and as a senior fellow. The letter concludes with Rupp and his wife Nancy reaffirming their ongoing commitment and support to the IRC.

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515 Madison Avenue, Suite 1130, New York, NY, USA
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