I was incredibly honored when I received this letter from Dr. Mote, President of the University of Maryland – College Park (home of the Terps) after he was given a copy of Terple. I owe a lot of my success in life to the lessons I learned at College Park and this letter was a very “full circle” moment for me.
Dear Richie,
I thank you most sincerely for your gift of Terple both in spirit and in design. I appreciate greatly honoring the University associated with the idea of adventure, going to beyond perceived limits and charting new courses for people and society. Terple is a reptile after my own heart! Thanks for thinking of me.
Yours,
Dan Mote

A personalized card from President Dr. Mote
University Of Maryland Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Gary Williams, poses with his copy of Terple
