Mark Kelly speaks at Hoagland Lecture Series
Five hundred people were in attendance last night at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to hear Mark Kelly, astronaut, Navy pilot and husband of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, speak at the fourth annual Peter Hoagland Integrity in Public Service Lecture Series.
The annual lecture series was created by MCG Partner Jim Crounse to honor Congressman Peter Hoagland’s legacy and inspire young Nebraskans to dedicate themselves to public service and to serve with integrity. Congressman Hoagland passed away in 2007.
Kelly spoke about his wife's decision to leave Congress and about his four missions aboard Endeavour, including one as commander on its final mission. He said his wife's health has improved much in the past year.
He shared a note from Giffords that said: "Be passionate. Be courageous. Be strong. Be your best."
For more about last night’s lecture:
Giffords Did the Right Thing – Omaha.com
Mark Kelly Brings Strong Message From His Wife – KETV.com (video)
Giffords' decision a hard one, husband says – JournalStar.com
