FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Office of the Governor
October 7, 2002
CONTACT:     Debbie Bohannon 502-564-3433
                        Terri Giltner 502-564-8027
 

KENTUCKY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION WEEK
Kentucky Recognizes the Contributions and Accomplishments of Public Employees


FRANKFORT, KY (October 7,2002) Today Governor Patton signed a proclamation designating October 6-12, 2002 as Kentucky Public Employee Recognition Week.  This week is celebrated to educate citizens about the broad variety of services provided by government employees. 

The week is also an opportunity to show appreciation to public employees at the federal, state, and local levels. Governor Patton will be participating in the celebration by sending an e-mail to all state employees thanking them for their hard work and dedication.  Representatives from employee organizations and the Personnel Cabinet joined Governor Patton in the Capitol Rotunda today in support of Kentucky Public Employee Recognition Week.

The following representatives from employee organizations and the Personnel Cabinet were present for the signing of the proclamation: 

Janice F. Earnest                                  Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers (KSCPM)

Helen Koger                 Secretary          Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers (KSCPM)

Carolyn Schaefer                                  Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers (KSCPM)

Lee Jackson                 President          Kentucky Association of State Employees (KASE)

Steve Farmer                State Coord.    Kentucky Engineering Exposure Network (KEEN)

Tommy Burris               President          Kentucky State Police Professional Association (KSPPA)

Canis Wirth                  President          International Association of Personnel in Employment Services (IAPES)

David Jackson              President          Kentucky Transportation Employees Association (KTEA)

Karen L. Shinkle          President          Kentucky Association of Right-of-Way Agents (KARWA)

Sharon Spencer            President          International Personnel Management Association (IPMA)

Pat Wasson                                          The Kentucky Human Services Association

Carol Palmore              Secretary          Personnel Cabinet 

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