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more. Here in Vero
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Deborah Voigt,
Artistic Advisor,
Vero Beach Opera
PHOTO COURTESY OF HEIDI GUTMAN
MICHAEL KENNY
Age: 58
Lives in: Hobe Sound
Occupation: Executive director of the Library Foundation
of Martin County
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business from Rochester
Institute of Technology
Hobbies: Reading, walking on the beach and cooking
Who inspires you: “My parents and the example that
they led and the values they imparted. My parents
weren’t the type who lectured or preached. They certainly
never bragged. They were the epitome — the absolute
definition — of good citizenship — hard-working family
values. My brothers, sister, and I learned through their
example without even realizing we were learning it.”
Something most people don’t know about you: “My life
is pretty much an open book.”
“Research shows if you’re not literate, your career plans
are limited — incarceration rates, substance abuse, domestic
violence — all of that is interrelated,” he said. “We have a
moral responsibility. But even if you don’t believe that, and
you look at it from a fiscal-economic perspective, it is money
well spent.”
When Kenny is not busy leading the foundation, he enjoys
spending quiet moments walking on the beach or cooking in
the kitchen. And as you might expect from a library leader,
he relishes his time with a good book. He savors biographies
and historical books because he loves learning through other
life experiences.
“Books have always been an escape for me,” he said. “I’m a
serious reader, so if I’m reading — I’m really reading. I don’t
read with the TV or radio on. They are a way to shut down all
the day-to-day demands and refresh yourself.”
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