Extending heartfelt gratitude to the small, yet might team supporting virtual outreach and recruitment activities for the Centers for Federal Executive Board National Operations ---- Lauren Avila and John Cleveland ---- we were successful because of your hard work and dedication to the mission! Thank you for your public service!
I just would like to thank all my state coworkers that work so hard and often feel unprivileged! Be And Stay positive! We got this
I would like to thank my team at the Social Security Administration field office in Chicago-Lawndale, for their amazing service every day to the American public!
I would like to personally thank Samuel and Cora for paving the path towards my public service journey. As my parents they instilled in me the value of public service. The earned a place in retirement and I continue the legacy. Thank you!
The team is celebrating 30 years of Carolyn Hundley service. Always going the extra mile by educating and helping colleagues who need their technical knowledge. Carolyn has successfully participated in several projects in addition she is an expert in several applications and products which makes her one of the best assets we have at the agency.
Yvette Delgado is an exceptional federal public servant who has profoundly impacted my life. Her dedication, compassion, and unwavering support continues to make a lasting difference. Yvette goes above and beyond to serve others, addressing social issues and improving lives. She has been a guiding light for me, providing tools and encouragement to overcome challenges. Yvette's genuine care and kindness have touched many lives, making her a true role model. Her impact extends beyond her professional duties, as she demonstrates a true commitment to making a positive change. Yvette's dedication and unwavering support serve as an inspiration to all. Yvette is a military spouse, mother, counselor, and most importantly an awesome human being. Again, thank you Yvette. Spencer Gates
This Public Service Recognition Week, I'm reflecting on the profound impact of clear communication in our collective efforts to build stronger, more cohesive power of clear communication in building stronger communities. Public servants are united in a common mission regardless of our level (quasi-governmental, local, county, state, or federal). We work together on all levels, on the same team, towards shared goals. We listen actively and speak plainly by ditching jargon for clear, concise language everyone can understand. We ask open-ended questions to encourage transparent and specific responses instead of making assumptions. We give everyone a voice, fostering open dialogue where everyone feels heard and valued. We follow up to deepen connections with one-on-one conversations in the community and with our colleagues. We focus on common ground, seeking solutions that benefit everyone, not just a select few. We listen with empathy and understand people's needs and concerns to build trust and stronger relationships. This week, we're celebrating public servants, and I am genuinely thankful to be one and in good company with so many! #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #Communication #Community #Thankful2BAPublicServant
TRIBUTE TO COLONEL WILLIAM J. CAVANAUGH I rise to honor COL William J. Cavanaugh, his contributions to the Air Force Research Lab at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH, and his distinguished 31-year service in the U.S. Army. Colonel Cavanaugh was instrumental in the design and architecture of the AFRL Bio Acoustics Lab anechoic chamber. Seventy years after its completion, the anechoic chamber is still used today and the research done works to save the lives of our service members on the battlefield. The American Institute of Physics featured Colonel Cavanaugh in their oral history and highlighted Colonel Cavanaugh's far-reaching impacts on the scientific community. In December of 2022, the Ohio Legislature's 134th Generally Assembly adopted HCR 32 to recognize "Colonel William J. Cavanaugh for his contribution to the design and architecture of the United States Air Force Research Lab Bio Acoustics Laboratory, and for his outstanding and enduring service to our nation." It is fitting to honor Colonel Cavanaugh for his lasting contributions that have saved the lives of our men and women in uniform. Sites from the National Veterans Memorial and Museum to the National Museum of the United States Air Force have all commemorated Colonel Cavanaugh and his work. As we expand and support the vital work that Ohioans continue to do at Wright-Patt and the Air Force Research Lab, it is important to ensure that future generations learn about past leaders, including Colonel Cavanaugh, and the difference they made for our State and our country. Today, I join a grateful State and a grateful nation in thanking Colonel Cavanaugh for his dedication and service to Ohio and our Nation.
Dawna Wilson-Robinson is a receivables management supervisor for the Florida Department of Revenue. She has provided years of service excellence for both agents and Florida Taxpayers. Dawna is an invaluable asset to the Receivables Management Process and the State of Florida. Thank you, Dawna, for always sharing your seasoned experience and vast knowledge with all staff. The consistent and fair application of tax law exhibited by Dawna deserves to be commended. It has been a pleasure to serve under her guidance. Thank you for leading in a manner that exhibits the core values of the Florida Department of Revenue of honesty, integrity, and concern for others.
I am new to working in the public sector and working for the state of Indiana in general, but my experience has been absolutely wonderful because of the support, care, trust, and respect I have received from my supervisor. I would like to thank and shout out Jessica Martin- Talent Management Director for INDOT.