STATE OF LOUISIANA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE CIVIL SERVICE
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA

 

General Circular No. 001523

To:                   Heads of State Agencies and Human Resource Directors

Subject:            2003 State Employee Recognition Day

Issue Date:       March 17, 2003

As a part of the nationwide Public Service Recognition Week (May 5-9), Governor M. J. "Mike" Foster has proclaimed Wednesday, May 7, 2003, as State Employee Recognition Day in Louisiana.  This day is set aside to emphasize the dedication and commitment of all state employees.  (See attached text of proclamation.)

Public recognition of state employees enhances the public image of state service and encourages more people to consider state employment as a career choice. By recognizing the special work of your employees, you can help promote public awareness of the many services you provide.

 Please use this opportunity to the fullest to recognize the employees in your department who do a wonderful job for their fellow citizens each day.  Acknowledging employees’ achievements through various means is an excellent way to motivate them to continue high performance.  Ask your Communications Office to help you effectively publicize outstanding accomplishments and make the most of the Governor’s proclamation at your agency.

To get some ideas on creative no-cost or low-cost ways to appreciate your employees, see pages 6–8 in the “Guide to State Employee Recognition Day” published by the National Association of State Personnel Executives at: www.naspe.net.

More information about Public Service Recognition Week is available on the Public Employees Roundtable website at: www.theroundtable.org. Free materials, such as, posters and certificates of appreciation, are available on this website with an on-line application.  Another handbook containing ideas and suggestions for recognition activities is also available at: www.theroundtable.org/celebrate.pdf.

If you have questions or need more resources, please contact Erika Roberts at (225) 219-9450 or send an e-mail to eroberts@dscs.state.la.us.  Also, please let Erika Roberts know what activities your agency plans during Public Employee Recognition Week so that we may possibly publicize your efforts.

Attached for your information and guidance is a proclamation by the Honorable M.J. "Mike" Foster, Jr., Governor of Louisiana.

 

Sincerely,

  

Allen H. Reynolds
Director

 

 

STATE OF LOUISIANA

 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

BATON ROUGE

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PROCLAMATION

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WHEREAS,     Louisiana’s state employees make a significant contribution to the well-being and quality of life for all citizens of our state; and

 WHEREAS,     Louisiana’s state employees preserve public safety and the health of our citizens; protect our clean air and water; care for less fortunate members of society; rehabilitate and counsel people in need; preserve our economic well-being by attracting and supporting commerce; build and maintain our highways, schools, and other infrastructure; administer justice; protect citizens’ rights; care for victims of crimes; inspect our food; license our cars; help educate our children; make astounding advances in medicine, science, and technology; and handle a host of other essential duties the public entrusts to them; and

 WHEREAS,     these dedicated individuals strive daily to perform their jobs with professionalism and integrity and to make government services more accessible and responsive to the needs of our citizens; and

 WHEREAS,     it is appropriate to set aside a day during Public Employee Recognition Week to honor and recognize all state employees, and to give the general public an opportunity to learn more about their state government and the outstanding employees who serve them; and

 WHEREAS,     Louisiana is privileged to join other states across the nation on May 7, 2003, to express special appreciation and gratitude to state employees for their hard work, sacrifices, and unselfish spirit of dedication to the citizens of our state.

 NOW, THEREFORE, I, M.J. "Mike" Foster, Jr., Governor of the state of Louisiana, do hereby proclaim May 7, 2003, as STATE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY in the state of Louisiana, and call this observance to the attention of all citizens and to encourage all Louisianians to commend the hard work and dedication of state employees across the Pelican State.

 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the city of Baton Rouge, on the 5^th day of March, 2003.

 

s/M.J. "Mike" Foster, Jr.
GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA

ATTEST BY THE GOVERNOR

s/Fox McKeithen
Secretary of State