You have been a champion of the principles of good governance within a democratic society for many years. Your efforts locally have extended nationally and even internationally, as you have been requested to speak and invest your time in assisting fledgling democracies in various parts of the world including Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Cameroon, Iraq and other venues.
Your solid understanding of the value base that under girds the success of our self-governing society in the United States, as well as your keen administrative and managerial mind for implementation of good public policy, have served you well.
W.Bruce Lee 