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NATIONAL SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION

JONATHAN F. THOMPSON
Executive Director and CEO

August 21, 2020

Ryan Jumonville
Chairman
United Networks of America
3636 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Suite 440 Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Dear Mr. Jumonville:

I write to thank you and the dozens of individuals and organizations who assisted the National Sheriffs' Association in its landmark effort to advise and protect our members from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. While thank you seems so inadequate, it represents the gratitude of thousands of sheriffs, deputies, state executives, and their staffs that worked tirelessly to disperse fact-based information that was actionable; and supplies that protected thousands of deputies and those in need.

While the U.S. Department of Justice COPS funding to sustain our effort has run its course, we are nevertheless, profoundly grateful for their leadership. Unfortunately, we are forced to shut down our in-depth outreach and research efforts.

On the following page is a list of those we thank, as well as their organizations. We hope you will recognize that you and your organization are part of a special team of support to law enforcement across the nation. The enclosed Certificate of Appreciation is something we hope you can display prominently. We are a safer country because of your commitment and the continued dedication of the dozens of staffers and organizations that made our effort an immeasurable success.

Remain well, be safe, and thank you!

United Networks of America once again helped to provide scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service-members.

ABOUT FOLDS OF HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are used to subsidize the costs of tuition, school books, fees, on-campus room and board, approved educational tutoring, and other approved educational expenses that a student's school may deem appropriate. Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth this singular, noble mission. To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service-members.

Our motto says it best. "Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy."

United Networks of America is honored to be a recipient of the Warriors for Freedom Foundation Award from the Folds of Honor Foundation. This foundation was established in 2011 by Maj. Ed Pulido, Brett Dick and Sgt. Scott Momper to serve as a non-profit leadership program that educated veterans on public speaking and sharing their story. The foundation fills a need to assist veterans as they transition from military life to civilian life through recreational and social activities and speaking engagements. Additionally, the foundation provides scholarships and other resources that assist the family through programs and partnering agencies. Warriors for Freedom Foundation supports local organizations that support our veterans, such as Silent War Foundation, Folds of Honor Foundation, A Chance to Change, Homeless Alliance, The Real Warriors Campaign, Heartline and NorthCare.

United Networks of America had the honor of sponsoring the Woman's Hospital Victory Open. The Woman's Hospital Victory Open has a long history of supporting social service, health and education organizations that work to address health issues affecting women. The pairing of world-class golf with worthwhile hosts and agencies results in magic on and off the green.

About Woman's Hospital
From birth to mammography, from cancer care to surgery, Woman's Hospital specializes in the care of women and babies and is equipped to handle the expected as well as the unexpected. By 2020, Woman's will be the national leader in women's and family-centered care, achieved through innovation, evidence-based practices, and strategic partnerships.

About United Networks of America
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, UNA has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. UNA clients include TPA's, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, UNA programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs.