The six members of the Washtenaw County state legislative
delegation have been selected to receive the inaugural
Public Service STAR awards from Eastern Michigan University.
"One of the core components of EMU's mission is a commitment
to improving the region and state through service initiatives.
The Public Service STAR Award program provides us the opportunity
to recognize others whose efforts exemplify that core value," said
EMU President John Fallon.
STAR awardees share key characteristics, Fallon said.
They are:
- Servant leaders who exhibit strength of character and
sound judgment,
- Tenacious in their commitment to service,
- Accessible to those they serve, and
- Respectful and responsive in their dealings with people
and organizations.
Receiving the EMU 2006 STAR awards are: Sen.
Beverly Hammerstrom,
(R-17); Sen. Liz Brater, (D-18); Rep.
Pam Byrnes, (D-52);
Rep. Chris Kolb, (D-53); Rep.
Alma Smith, (D-54); and Rep.
Kathy Angerer, (D-55).
"These six individuals have provided exceptional service
to Eastern Michigan University and the people of Washtenaw
County. We couldn't think of a group of people more deserving
to help us inaugurate this program. I'm looking forward
to being able to recognize them publicly for the great
work that they have done and how important they are to
EMU," Fallon
said.
The STAR Awards were presented at McKenny
Union's Tower Room Feb. 3.
