A Legacy of Light: For Judy NiedbalaBy Heather Niedbala
From the corridors where silence spoke,
To the halls where voices found their hands,
You paved the path where hope awoke,
And planted seeds in fertile ground.
With hands that built, with heart that led,
You turned the tide, dismantled walls.
Where once were shadows, light you spread,
Empowering dreams within these halls.
Through every challenge, bold you stood,
A beacon in the darkest night.
Transforming care, as only could
A soul committed to the right.
Now as you rest from tireless days,
Know that your impact won’t depart.
For in each life you’ve touched, your ways
Continue, etched in every heart.
Judy — the world you shaped will ripple far beyond what any of us can measure. I can only hope to carry your legacy forward with the same fierce heart, vision, and belief in what’s possible. Thank you for showing us how to lead with courage, to build with love, and to leave an impact that time itself will honor.
— Heather Niedbala
April 2025



