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Honoring Pete McCall for His Service at the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The members of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature honor Pete McCall, recognizing his compassion, authenticity, and steadfast determination in service to the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Pete was raised in Cameron Parish, a small coastal community in southwest Louisiana known for its close-knit culture. His early life in a rural parish shaped his quiet strength, humility, and deep respect for community.

Pete’s professional background is in education throughout Louisiana, where he developed a steady, student-centered approach rooted in patience and presence. A professional opportunity brought him to rural Alaska, and a relationship that grew into marriage led him to make Alaska home.

In 2023, Pete became the Older Blind Outreach Coordinator at the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Although he entered the blind services field with limited prior experience, he quickly distinguished himself through his compassion, reliability, and gift to build authentic relationships. His calm presence and consistent follow-through earned the trust of staff, clients, and families alike.

Under Pete’s leadership, outreach to older Alaskans who are blind or visually impaired in Anchorage increased fivefold. He established and expanded support groups, initiated home visits, and helped to establish a book club that fosters new connections and belonging among participants.

In 2024, following the award of an Older Blind Grant to expand services to the Interior Region, Pete took on the challenge of developing programming in Fairbanks for residents age 55 and older. Traveling every six weeks, he built new partnerships with community agencies and senior centers, established support groups and home visit services, and created a growing network of clients who are now actively engaged in daily independence and community life.

Pete’s work reflects professional dedication and a deep commitment to dignity, independence, and human connection. His quiet fortitude and wholehearted service continue to strengthen the lives of older Alaskans across the state.

The members of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature extend their admiration to Pete McCall and his continuous leadership in advancing opportunities and connection for Alaskans statewide.