Alabama Bulletin No. AL190-7-5

Date:  June 25, 2007

Subject:  ECS - Nominations for the Annual Jerry L. Johnson Award

Purpose:  To notify NRCS personnel to submit nominations for Jerry L. Johnson Award.

Expiration Date:  September 30, 2007.

Action Required By:  Nominations Needed by: September 28, 2007

Alabama NRCS is seeking nominations for the annual Jerry L. Johnson Award. This award is given for Excellence in Public Service through One’s Family, Employment, Profession, and Community. All employees of NRCS in Alabama are eligible. One employee who exhibits the characteristics of Jerry Johnson’s spirit and concern for this family, fellow employees, the environment, and his community will be recognized. The recipient of the award will be presented a plaque during the annual meeting of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts. A $1,000 award will be donated to the Conservation District of the winner’s choosing.

Persons may nominate themselves or anyone whom they believe to be qualified. Nominations must be submitted in writing on or before September 28, 2007. The official nomination form and additional information about Jerry and the award is on the Alabama NRCS website at: http://www.al.nrcs.usda.gov/about/so_sect/ec_sc/johnson_award.html.

For over 30 years, Jerry L. Johnson served conservation in Alabama. As NRCS State Staff Forester, he worked with the conservation partnership to assist landowners with natural resource concerns. His work and dedication positively impacted the forest, wildlife, and water resources of our state. Jerry passed away on December 31, 2003, after a lengthy battle with cancer only a few months after retiring from the agency.

/s/

GARY KOBYLSKI
State Conservationist

Dist: E

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