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70. Following Keith's deaths there was a tremendous
outpouring of comment_ People we did not know and had never
met sent us touching cards and letters praising Keith's efforts
to help others. We continued to receive calls _[rom newspapers
and other media sources asking about Keith_ It was clear to me
that Keith had deeply touched many people throughout the coun=
try. Despite my griefs I felt extremely proud for Keith for
having had the courage to publicly discuss his disease and ho
fight to legalize medical access to marijuana so other patients
could benefit_ (See Exhibit Do)
.7 ..... 71. In recognition of Keith_s efforts, the Michigan
legislature passed Joint Resolution XX declaring in part: _Be
it resolved by the Senate that our sincerest tribute be
accorded in memory of Keith Nut. to _
72. Several months after Keith's death, I went to see the
oncologist who had helped t:eat Keith. I asked if he needed
..... any volunteer help. _e accepted the offers and I helped to
care for other cancer patients.
73. A short time after I began work, the doctor sent a
patient to see me. The patleni was suffering from debilitating
nausea and vomiting and had threatened to stop taking her
chemotherapy because of the adverse side effects. _
74. I remembered how my son had reached out to other
patients. We still continued to receive marijuana in the mail_
though not as much as before Keith_s death° The Michigan
legislature had authorized marijuana's medical use, but
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