Deanne's Speech Upon Receiving an Honourary Doctorate from Mount Saint Vincent University

I enjoyed your speech so much. What a warm, important and meaningful message for the graduates to take with them. Thanks for sharing this so that others can hear the message, too. I think everyone could benefit by taking your words to heart.

Congratulations on receiving this very prestigious award….well deserved indeed.
Enjoyed your address to all of the graduates …

Congratulations Deanne Fitzpatrick! From my first little rug hooking kit, a visit to your Amherst studio, subsequent kits and workshops, I have called you my mentor. You are an inspiration. Well Done and Thank You!

Congratulations Deanne! You are so deserving.

Wonderful words. I am thinking of Robert Henri ,who I am sure you know, stressed our creativity and insisted we are all creative in multiple ways, not just the recognized “Arts.” Through the means of the internet, you have been able through your classes to bring this message to thousands of people. You certainly have enriched my life and many others. May I say a thanks to Robert for his support of you. It must have been absolutely essential to the many hours you spend on your hooking, writing, etc. He must be a great guy!
Congratulations ,(and for just one time)Dr. Fitzpatrick
Carol