Ms. Karen Bedwell Herhahn

Karen Bedwell Herhahn of New Mexico wishes to honor the memory of her parents, R. Ralph and Elnora J. Bedwell. Ralph Bedwell was recruited during the Delyte Morris administration to Southern Illinois University to serve the newly developed Small Business Institute. While at SIUC, he became the President of the Egyptian Council of the Boy Scouts of America and received the Silver Beaver Award for his endeavors.