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Public Service Award


AU Advocate receives
Public Service Award

AU Advocate Sharon Johnson-Carter received the Secretary of the State's 2006 Public Service Award. Congratulations, Sharon! The award was presented by Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz at a ceremony held March 29, 2007 at Welte Hall on the campus of Central Connecticut State University in New Britain.

Sharon has been a very active and dedicated AU Advocate for several years, helping and advocating for many persons as well as serving in her community. The Public Service Award was presented to Sharon in recognition of her dedication and hard work as a volunteer poll worker in Hartford on election days for the past ten years. Sharon is also a member of the AU Board of Directors.

In a letter written to Sharon, Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz wrote…

"Your commitment to your town and this state, and your willingness to give up one of the most precious commodities you have – your time, to serve fellow citizens are characteristics truly deserving recognition. Your dedication to public service – in many cases without pay, without applause and without personal advancement is a precious gift. You are an example of what make our communities work."

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