National Association of Legislative Information Technology
2001 Legislative Staff Achievement Awards
Sharon Crouch || Danny Jackson
The National Association of Legislative Information Technology recognizes
Sharon Crouch for dedicated service and contributions to the staff section,
to NCSL, and to the legislative institution as a whole. Sharon has served
in many capacities in NALIT, including as Chair. In October of 2000, Virginia
hosted the annual NALIT Professional Development Seminar, and Sharon's
efforts made the meeting a resounding success for all participants.
She has also contributed to the American Society of Legislative Clerks
and Secretaries, serving on various committees and participating on panels.
In addition, she has served on the Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee
(LSCC) and as Chair of the Multistate Legislative Document Management Project.
Sharon has also developed online surveys for NALIT and the LSCC.
Sharon was instrumental in the in-house development of Virginia's chamber
automation system. She worked tirelessly with other staff to ensure that
the system was on-line for a pilot project and full implementation. Her
efforts made system user friendly and flexible for the needs of members
in both bodies. Sharon is constantly striving to make the legislative process
more efficient and effective through technology and to find common solutions
in the field of technology that state legislatures can share.
The National Association of Legislative Information Technology recognizes
Danny Jackson for expertise and professionalism in developing the Constituent
Services computer tracking system for the Kentucky General Assembly. Danny's
expert system has been instrumental in helping communicate, track, and
provide services to thousands of Kentucky citizens and General Assembly
members. He has also created several other systems used by the Kentucky
House and Senate to help with the daily flow of bills and postings. In
addition, he was instrumental in establishing the Kentucky Legislature's
independent (of the executive branch) computer systems.
This award also recognizes Danny's service to NALIT and NCSL. He was
one of the original members of NALIT and has served on the NALIT nominating
committee. He also served as Staff Vice Chair of the Communications and
Information Policy Committee of NCSL's Assembly on State Issues.
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