FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           
October 7, 2003
CONTACT: Debbie Bohannon                                                502-564-3433
 

KENTUCKY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION WEEK
 

Kentucky Recognizes the Contributions and Accomplishments of Public Employees
FRANKFORT, KY (October 7, 2003) - Governor Patton signed a proclamation designating October 5-11, 2003 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.  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: 

Truman Bartelson                                 Kentucky Highway Association of Right-of-Way Agents

Martha Colley                                      Ten-Ure 

Lee Jackson                                         Kentucky Association of State of State Employees 

Stuart Goodpaster                                Kentucky Engineering Exposure Network 

Mary D. Rogers                                   Kentucky Coalition of State Employees 

Ruth Schiller                                         Network-Women in State Government 

Pat Wasson                                          Kentucky Human Services Association 

Susan Clark                                          International Association of Worker Professionals 

Tommy Burris                                       Kentucky State Police Professional Association 

Carol M. Palmore                                 Secretary, Personnel Cabinet