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Legislative Education Staff Network

Connecting legislative education staff since 1986

Legislative Education Staff Network 2008 Award Invitation

To:	Legislative Education Staff
From:	Frances Ramirez-Maestas Chair, Legislative Education Staff Network
Date:	April 16, 2008
Re:	LESN Recognition Award

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We all know one -- a legislative education staffer who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, competence and integrity in service to the legislature and the public, is an expert in education policy and contributes to the work of the Legislative Education Staff Network (LESN).  Such a person deserves our admiration and recognition for their efforts, and with that goal in mind, it is our pleasure to announce that LESN is accepting nominations of legislative education staff for the 2008 LESN Recognition Award!  This is your chance to recognize a talented individual who has provided outstanding service to the legislative process through the years and who has been active in our network.  This year’s award recipient will be recognized at the Education Commission of the States (ECS) National Forum in Austin, Texas on June 30-July 2 and at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 22-25.

All legislative staff who work on education policy and have participated in LESN are eligible to receive this award.  The selection criteria are listed in the Award Guidelines.  Please submit the  Nomination Form by Friday, May 9, detailing your nominee’s contributions and how the nominee meets the selection criteria.  The recipient of the award will be notified no later than Friday, May  23.

We strongly encourage you to showcase your state’s education staff and recognize their contributions to LESN and the legislative process by nominating your fellow colleagues.  We look forward to receiving your nominations.  Please contact Sara Vitaska,, NCSL LESN Coordinator, at (303) 856-1647 or sara.vitaska@ncsl.org if you have any questions.