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Page 1: Message from the Secretary - USDAMessage from the Secretary In the 2 years since the last Honor Awards Ceremony, our Nation – and the agricultural community in particular – has
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Message from the Secretary

In the 2 years since the last Honor Awards Ceremony, our

Nation – and the agricultural community in particular

– has undergone some challenging times. The Gulf Coast

is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane

Katrina. Our farmers and ranchers in the Western states

have been enduring a long and damaging drought. Across

the country, fires have threatened our forests and nearby

communities.

Despite these hardships, however, agriculture is thriving in the United States.

We’re forecasting a record $68 billion in exports this year and farm equity

has reached an all-time high of $1.6 trillion. Our expanded BSE surveillance

program proved that we have an extremely low prevalence of BSE here.

We reopened the channels of beef trade with Japan and other countries.

We unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans improve their diets and their

lifestyles. We completed a nationwide listening tour to gather input directly

from our farmers and ranchers for the next farm bill. We’ve developed a

comprehensive plan to manage strains of avian influenza that cause concern,

and we’ve been able to provide assistance to other countries that are dealing

with this disease.

We have been able to celebrate these successes and many others in large

part due to the efforts of USDA employees. The work that they do makes a

difference in peoples’ lives every day, and there is no greater accomplishment

than that.

The Honor Awards recognize truly outstanding service by USDA employees;

those who have achieved exceptional results because of their dedication,

leadership and hard work. The men and women we are honoring today

deserve our thanks and congratulations, and I am proud to celebrate their

contributions to the success of the Department of Agriculture.

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Secr e ta ry’s Hono r Awards Cer emony

Thomas Jefferson Memorial Auditorium Musical Prelude Jazz Sounds Office of Communication

Presentation of Colors �rmed Forces Color Guard

“National Anthem” Un�ted States Navy �and Mus�c�an

Pledge of Allegiance The Honorable �oyd K. Rutherford Assistant Secretary for Administration

Welcome and Introduction of Mr. �oyd K. Rutherford the Secretary of Agriculture Secretary’s Message The Honorable M�chael Johanns Secretary of Agriculture

Presentation of Awards Secretary Johanns The Honorable Chuck Conner Deputy Secretary for Agriculture

Secretary’s Honor Awards

Enhanc�ng Econom�c Opportun�t�es for �gr�cultural Producers

Support�ng Increased Econom�c Opportun�t�es and Improved Qual�ty of L�fe �n Rural �reas

Enhanc�ng Protect�on and Safety of the Nat�on’s �gr�culture and Food Supply

Improv�ng the Nat�on’s Nutr�t�on and Health

Protect�ng and Enhanc�ng the Nat�on’s Natural Resource �ase and Env�ronment

Support�ng the Pres�dent’s Management �genda and C�v�l R�ghts

Hero�sm and Emergency Response

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William A. Jump Memorial AwardThe William A. Jump Memorial Award �s presented annually to Federal employees under the age of 37 �n recogn�t�on of outstand�ng serv�ce �n the field of publ�c adm�n�strat�on. The award �s g�ven �n memory of W�ll�am �. Jump who for many years was the d�st�n-gu�shed �udget and F�nance Officer of the Department of �gr�culture.

Dr. Daniel E. Salmon AwardThe Dr. Daniel E. Salmon Award �s presented annually to recogn�ze outstand�ng contr�bu-t�ons and notable serv�ce �n the publ�c’s �nterest by a federally employed veter�nar�an who has no more than 10 years of serv�ce. Th�s award was establ�shed �n 1985 to honor the first d�rector of the Un�ted States Department of �gr�culture’s �ureau of �n�mal Industry and �s sponsored annually by the Nat�onal �ssoc�at�on of Federal Veter�nar�ans.

Employee Recognition and Remembrance Awards

Closing Remarks, Deputy Secretary Conner

Off-Stage Announcer, Mr. Ron �uckhalt, Agricultural Research Service

Audience will be seated promptly at 1:45 p.m. Please stand during

the presentation of colors and remain standing until the colors retire.

Reception for the Award Recipients and their guests immediately

following the Secretary’s Honor Awards Ceremony located on the

Jamie L. Whitten Building Patio

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2006Honor Awards Recipients

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Enhancing Economic Opportunities for Agricultural Producers

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTS

David J. Aune, Nat�onal �gr�cultural Stat�st�cs Serv�ce,

Wash�ngton, DC

For outstanding leadership, customer service and

commitment ensuring the delivery of the highest quality

statistical information in service to United States

agriculture.

Vernett P. Knight, Gra�n Inspect�on, Packers and Stockyards

�dm�n�strat�on, New Orleans, Lou�s�ana

For determination and professionalism, in the face of great

personal risk, in opening Iraq markets to the United States

wheat and other agricultural products for the economic

benefit of American agricultural producers.

Leadership of Data Accessibility Team,

Econom�c Research Serv�ce, Wash�ngton, DC

Mary Maher, Group Leader

For leading the Economic Research Service and National Agricultural Statistics

Service Data Accessibility Team delivery web-based tool through which users can

access and analyze data collected in United States Department of Agriculture’s

Agricultural Resource Management Survey.

Group Members:

Ph�l�p Fr�end, M�tchell Morehart

National Agricultural Statistics Service Group Member:

Douglas Kleweno

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Operation Salsa Joint Task Force, Off�ce of Inspector General, ��rm�ngham, �labama

Philip G. Maxey, Group Leader

For outstanding dedication and performance in which the task force uncovered a

complex conspiracy to defraud the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and several

private insurance companies.

Group Members:

Kr�sty L. W�esel, �damad�a Moxey, �radford J. Smallwood

Risk Management Agency Group Members:

John T. Paulett, Crystal S. S�mpson

Department of Justice Group Member:

R�chard L. Edwards

Internal Revenue Service Group Member:

D�ane S. Taggart

Rice Marketing Assistance Loan Group, Farm Serv�ce �gency, Wash�ngton, DC

Thomas Tice, Group Leader

For exceptional innovation in creating an improved market-oriented approach for

the Rice Marketing Loan Program that has saved $100 million while continuing to

provide producers an effective safety net.

Group Members:

Edward Rall, W�ll�am Chambers, Denn�s Sh�elds

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Supporting Increased Economic Opportunities and Improved Quality of Life in Rural Areas

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTS

4-H/Army Youth Development Project,

Cooperat�ve State Research, Educat�on,

and Extens�on Serv�ce, Wash�ngton, DC

John A. Macdonald, Un�ted States

�rmy

Sharon KB Wright, Cooperat�ve State

Research, Educat�on, and Extens�on

Serv�ce, Group Leaders

For collaboration of Federal

agencies, using public resources

wisely, and meeting critical

challenges facing American children

as their parents are deployed.

Group Members:

Jan�ce Clark, James Kahler, Cathann Kress,

C. Eddy Mentzer

United States Army Group Members:

Nancy Campbell, M.-�. Lucas

Auburn University Group Members:

Samuel Fowler, Mark Otto

Kansas State University Group Member:

Marlene Glasscock

University of Missouri Group Member:

�radd �nderson

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Group Members:

Jay Manc�n�, Darr�n �llen

University of Maryland Group Member:

Debb�e �owman

Washington State University Group Members:

Deb Marple, Kev�n Wr�ght

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Water and Environmental Programs, Rural Development, Wash�ngton, DC

Gary J. Morgan, Group Leader

For exceptional achievement in raising rural peoples’ quality of life and economic

opportunity through the outstanding level of performance in the delivery and

management of the United States Department of Agriculture’s leading federal credit

program.

Group Members:

L�nda �utler, J�m Maras, Lee Stevenson, Darrel L�pscomb, Scott �arr�nger, Jayme

Morr�s, Cheryl Franc�s, Donald Moor�ng, L�nda Scott, Joyce Taylor, M�chael

Holm, Karen Gross, Stephen Sauln�er, Lorr�e Dav�s, W�ll�am Kostoff, �n�ta

O’�r�en, LaVonda Pernell, Deborah Pope, J�m Wehrer, Eun�ce Cl�nton, Mark

Plank, �en Shuman, R�chard Fr�st�k, Nural Islan, Denn�s Rank�n, Stephan�e

Strength, and Ke�th M�tchell

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Enhancing Protection and Safety of the Nation’s Agriculture and FoodSupply

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTS

Asian Soybean Rust Team, �n�mal and Plant Health Inspect�on Serv�ce, Carl�sle, Pennsylvan�a

Coanne O’Hern, Group LeaderFor advance planning, rapid response and recovery of a disaster that was averted by using science-based and technological strategies or addressing and mitigating risks for a potentially devastating plant disease, the Asian Soybean Rust.

Group Members:Matthew Royer, Claude Kn�ghten, Glenn Fowler, �nwar R�zv�, �rn�e Tschanz, Laurene Levy, Mary Palm, Osama El-L�ssy, Russ �ullock

Agricultural Research Service Group Members:R�ck �ennett, Glen Hartman, Kent Sm�th, Monte M�les, Morr�s �onde, Re�d Freder�ck, Teung F. Ch�n, R�ch W�lson

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Group Members:K�tty Cardwell, W�ll�am Hoffman

Risk Management Agency Group Member:Heyward �aker

Office of the Secretary Group Member:�urleson Sm�th

Ohio State University Group Member:�nne Dorrance

University of Kentucky Group Member:Don Hershman

North Carolina State University Group Members:James Vank�rk, Roger Magarey

Pennsylvania State University Group Members:Jul�e Golod, Scott Isard

University of South Dakota Group Member:Marty Draper

Economic Research Service Group Members:M�chael Roberts, M�ke L�v�ngston

University of California Davis Group Member:Carla Thomas

University of Illinois Group Member:Sue Ratcl�ffe

University of Iowa Group Member:X� Yang

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AssuranceNet Team, Food Safety and Inspect�on Serv�ce, Wash�ngton, DC

Janet Stevens, Group LeaderFor developing a near, real-time dashboard that transforms inspection performance data on food safety-related management controls into valuable risk-based decision-making information to protect public health.

Group Members:Lucy Touhey, James �orda, Charles Danner, Don Edwards, Cheryl H�cks, Steven Lal�cker, Dorothy LaRusso, Tamara Mayberry, M�chael Mayer, Denn�s Re�sen, Yudhb�r Sharma, Dawn Sprouls, El�zabeth Volk, J�m Grems, Mar�lyn Hooven, Dan�el �eser�s, �nthony Cheung, Gregory Clement, Rob�n Kerns, Er�c Penner, Joseph Frank, Joan Coll�ns, L�nda James, John K�rkpatr�ck, John Korona, Chr�stopher Cook, �dam Ze�met, W�ll�am Sm�th, Kenneth Petersen, �ryce Qu�ck, Karen Chapman, �nne Clark, M�ke Hamner

Avian Influenza International Response Team, Fore�gn �gr�cultural Serv�ce, Wash�ngton, DC

Jocelyn Brown, Group Leader For outstanding dedication and creativity in developing and implementing the United States Department of Agriculture’s international component of the National Pandemic Strategy on Avian Influenza.

Group Members: Grant Pettr�e, Wayne Molstad, Steve �easley, Peter �enson, Kr�stofer Dodge, M�cah Rosenblum, �nna Ferus, Jenn�fer Maurer, Oul�e Ke�ta, �ndrew Wh�te, Gary La�d�g, �r�an Guse, �ruce Crossan, Rod McSherry, John Wade, Jason Sandahl, Er�c Hoffman, Tracy Duvernouy, Dan Sheesley, Cl�fford Graham, John Hurley, Glenn Germa�ne, Ned Cardenas, L�nda Logan, Peter Fernandez, Cheryl French, John Shaw, Lorr�e �rund�ge, Gordon Cleveland, Joseph �nnell�, Jenn�fer Grann�s, Cheryl Hall

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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Audit and Investigation Team, Off�ce of Inspector

General, Kansas C�ty, M�ssour� and Lakewood, Colorado

Dennis J. Gannon, William R. Busby, Group Leaders

For distinguished achievement in working collaboratively with Department Agencies

to strengthen Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy testing protocols, surveillance data

quality and reporting, and related inspection processes.

Group Members:

Herbert E. Carpenter, R�chard K. �rnold, Lance R. Jenk�ns, W�ll�am R. �oers,

Mark K. Rusbarsky, Greg �. Gall, Douglas W. Larson, Jeffrey J. Harpenau, Evert �.

Stevens, Kurt J. Thompson, Joseph G. �lsman, �l�sha D. McKee, Kr�stan D. Sh�elds,

John J. McGlynn, �rett �. S�efers, James E. Myers, G�lroy H. Harden, Stephen Lutes,

Cra�g Goscha, W�ll�am R. �usby, Cra�g N. Hangsleben, R�chard J. Mohatt, Holly D.

Rohleder, Den�se �. Stone, �ethanne M. Mar�k, Kr�sten S. Hamman

Lm Risk-Based Verification Testing Workgroup, Food Safety and

Inspect�on Serv�ce, Wash�ngton, DC

Ron Eckel, Group Leader

For exemplary vision, effort, and resourcefulness in

the development and implementation of the Lm Risk-

Based Microbiological Sampling and Testing Program in

establishments that prepare/process ready-to-eat meat and

poultry products.

Group Members:

Kr�st�na �arlow, Marc �rown, Stephan�e �uchanan, Ton�

Calderone, V�ctor Cook, Carl Custer, Tom Doyle, Mathew

Edwards, Jose Esteban, Peter Evans, Ga�l Graves, Heather

H�cks-Quesenberry, Kr�stopher Kenne, Susan Knower,

Dav�d La�arre, Carr�e Leathers, �eth Leopold, Pr�sc�lla

Lev�ne, V�ctor�a Lev�ne, T�m Mohr, Stephen Per�go, John

R�vera, Teresa Taylor, �mel�a Sharar, Paul Uhler, Charles

W�ll�ams

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Improving the Nation’s Nutrition and Health

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTS

HealthierUS School Challenge Team, Food and Nutr�t�on Serv�ce, �lexandr�a, V�rg�n�a

Clare H. Miller, Group Leader

For exceptional team effort in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in the

Nation’s elementary schools through the HealthierUS School Challenge.

Group Members:

M�chele �ouchard, Margaret �. Carbo, Lor�e L. Conneen, Sher� L. Cr�der, Mel�sa

�. D�Tano, Cheryl �. Fogerty, Lor� H. French, Sam�a Hamden, Cec�la Henson,

Karen Kell, Lou�se Lapeze, �arbara E. Mart�n, Debra L. N�gr�, G�na R. O’�r�an,

Carol J. Olander, Mar�e �. Patt�, Lynne V. R�cker, Jan �. Stanton, V�cky C. Urcuyo,

Cheryl W�lson

MyPyramid Development Team, Center for Nutr�t�on Pol�cy and

Promot�on, �lexandr�a, V�rg�n�a

Jacqueline Haven, Group Leader

For the outstanding development and implementation

of the MyPyramid Food Guidance System that provides

personalized guidance to help Americans follow the Dietary

Guidelines through MyPyramid.gov.

Group Members:

L�sa �ente, Patr�c�a �r�tten, �ndrea Carlson, Er�c Hentges,

Jul�a D�nk�ns, Jane Flem�ng, Patr�c�a Guenther, Carole

Dav�s, Dav�d Herr�ng, Peter �as�ot�s, Hazel H�za, Myrtle

Hogb�n, WenYen Juan, Mark L�no, Joan Lyon, Kr�st�n

Marcoe, Kelly Nettleton, Colette Th�bault, Dorothea

Vafiad�s, John Webster, Sed�gheh Yam�n�, Evel�o E. Gomez,

Reg�na Ryder, �ll�son W�llcox, Sher� Cr�der, Lor� French,

Gerry Howell, Debra N�gr�, Lynne R�cker, Jan Stanton,

V�cky Urcuyo, Patr�c�a Palmer, Cheryl W�lson

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension

Service Group Member:

Sh�rley Gerr�or

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MyPyramid Launches Group, Food and Nutr�t�on Serv�ce, �lexandr�a, V�rg�n�a

Steven Savage, Group Leader

For leading the successful launches of three components of America’s new food

guidance system: MyPyramid.gov, MyPyramid for Kids, and MiPiramide (Spanish

Version of MyPyramid).

Group Members:

Roberto Salazar, Nancy Garc�a, Susan �cker, Glenn Kaup, Chr�stopher Kocs�s,

Darlene �ryant, Pamela Fa�th, Kath�e Klass, Jean Dan�el, �renda Land�s, Le�gh

Ha�nes, Suanne �uggy, Patr�c�a Mancha, Karen Dean, Margar�ta Ma�sterrena,

Marcus �rownr�gg

Jose M. Ordovas, �gr�cultural Research Serv�ce, �oston,

Massachusetts

For the establishment and validation of the concept of

nutritional genomics and the development of targeted

dietary recommendations for given populations based

on their genetic background in the prevention of chronic

disease of the aging.

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Protecting and Enhancing the Nation’s Natural ResourceBase and Environment

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTS

Animal Welfare Act Investigation and Prosecution Team, Off�ce of Inspector General,

L�ttle Rock, �rkansas

Rickey D. Yopp, Group Leader

For outstanding dedication and performance during the investigation in which the

team uncovered Animal Welfare Act violations that led to the subject pleading guilty.

Group Members:

Dax R. Roberson, Mary L. Lew�s, Chad M. �a�ley, Ton� G. Gould, Raul �.

Gut�errez, Gregory W. Henderson, Ke�th M. Luke, Tanya L. Moses, Patr�ck E.

Munday, Paul D. Parker, Damon �. Mus�ck, James C. Re�d, Jr., Dav�d �. Rucker,

Shedr�ck E. Sublett, James E. Towle, W�nfred Jones, James J. Crowley, Susan

Marbach, Chr�stopher Estrada

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Group Member:

Robert G�bbens

Department of Justice Group Members:

L�nda L�pe, Jeff LaV�cka

United States Postal Service Group Members:

M�chael �a�n, W�ll�am H�ll

Arkansas State Police Group Member:

J.R. Howard

Creative Services Center, Off�ce of Commun�cat�ons, Wash�ngton, DC

Carolyn O’Connor, Group Leader

For the outstanding accomplishments in the design, photography, editorial review,

fabrication, and coordination of the United States Department of Agriculture’s

exhibits at the White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation.

Group Members:

George �valos, Jeffrey �aldw�n, Kenneth Hammond, Steven Hawk�ns, C�ndy

Haydon, �rabella Juarez, Joseph Machalek, Joslyn Marshall, Robert N�chols,

Thomas S�ms, �l�ce Welch

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Energy Estimator Development Team, Natural Resources Conservat�on Serv�ce,

Portland, Oregon

Stefanie G. Aschmann, Group Leader

For designing and developing three web-based energy estimators in response to a

need for information on energy-saving agricultural activities.

Group Members:

Douglas Lawrence, Fel�x Sp�nell�, George L. Edmonds, Glor�a We�rmern, Dav�d

L�ghtle, W�ll�am Kuenstler, Chr�stoph M. Gross, John Russell Dav�s, Stan H�tt,

Peter Rob�nson, Denn�s K. Carman, Clarence Prestw�ch, Ph�l Sm�th, Jenn�fer

Schukar, Sylv�a Ra�nford, Suzanne Pender, Jerry Lemunyon, Jerry Walker, Raegan

�. Weber, Wendall Oaks, Ken Rojas, W�llard Dyche, Lor� �nderson, Robert Hoch,

Zh�peng Zhao, J�ll �urgchardt, Jeff Dav�s, Kev�n �a�ley, Tammy �a�rd

Forest Service Firefighting Contract Crew

Audit Team, Off�ce of Inspector General,

San Franc�sco, Cal�forn�a

Frederick F. San Buenaventura, Group Leader

For outstanding initiative in identifying weaknesses in training and qualifications

of Forest Service firefighting contract crews, resulting in significant improvements to

fire safety.

Group Members:

Stephen �. Graf, Robert W. Noren, Jean P�erre Steffen

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Hurricane Katrina Incident Management Recovery Implementation Team, Forest

Serv�ce, �tlanta, Georg�a

David Carter, Group Leader

For herculean efforts in accomplishing the recovery and restoration of National

Forest System lands in MS in response to hurricane Katrina.

Group Members:

Larry Moore, T�m Reed, Don Neal, Robert Lee, Gerry Jackson, Rodney Stone,

�ruce Davenport, Shaun W�ll�amson, Donny Ray, Dave Chabreck, �ndy

�ardw�ck, Steven Cobb, Robert Sm�ley, Mary �. Lunsford, �n�eta McLendon,

Wayne Stone, �rt Goddard, Nefis�a K�ttrell, Dave �erens, Tony Tooke, R�chard

Shelfer, Elrand Denson, Glen Ga�nes, John Serfass-Pem�gewasset, Charl�e

R�chmond, Kent Davenport, �renda M�ller, Debra Sher�ff, �ob �radford, She�la

Thomas, �arbara �roome, Chr�s Rose, Lee Dunnam, Glor�a N�elsen

USDA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Team, Off�ce of the Ch�ef Econom�st, Wash�ngton, DC

William Hohenstein, Group Leader

For the development of clear and comprehensive standards for Greenhouse Gas

Reporting from the farm and forest sectors.

Group Members:

Kathryn ��ckel, Jan Lewandrowsk�

Forest Service Group Members:

R�chard ��rdsey, L�nda Heath, James Sm�th, Kenneth E. Skog, Mar�lyn �uford,

�ryce J. Stokes

Natural Resources Conservation Service Group Members:

John �renner, Roel V�n�ng, Joel �rown, J�ll Schuler, Kels� �racmort, Carolyn

Olson

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Supporting the President’s Management Agenda and Civil Rights

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTS

Civil Rights Enterprise System Team, Off�ce of the �ss�stant Secretary for C�v�l R�ghts,

Wash�ngton, DC

Sadhna G. True, Group Leader

For improving the efficiency in and enhancing the integrity of the civil rights

program through the implementation of an enterprise solution for complaints

processing.

Group Members:

Clyde Thompson, Maur�ce Thompson, Mary Cortez, Sonny Do, Deborah �llen,

Noss�e Rob�nson, Maur�ce Carroll, Cas�m�r �ruce, Jamelah Nesb�t, Corl�ss Patten

Office of the Chief Information Officer Group Member:

Dawn Tucker

Human Capital Management Team, Food Safety and Inspect�on

Serv�ce, Wash�ngton, DC

Yvonne Davis, Group Leader

For outstanding efforts resulting in the Agency being the

only mission area in the United States Department of

Agriculture rated “green” on the President’s Management

Agenda Internal Departmental Scorecard, Strategic

Management of Human Capital.

Group Members:

W�ll�am P. M�lton, Jr., Teresa Hunt, Steven Matthews,

Patr�c�a Flower, Karen Messmore, Dan�el �urkard,

Dawn Ruffner, Jane Leclerc, Denn�s O’Malley, �ndrea

Cotter, Laur�e L�ndsay, Lou�se Fox, Deborah Thompson,

Stephan�e W�lk�ns, Jula�ne Schm�dt, Charles Lupole,

J�ll Kub�na, Cheryl H�cks, L�nda James �rteaga, John

�uscem�, �l�ce Thaler, Cheryl �l�x, Stephan�e Renslow,

Walter �rown, Jr., Rob�nn Reed, Sharon Sachs, M�chele

Clarke, �renda N�ckens

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Illinois Accessibility Team, Rural

Development, Champa�gn, Ill�no�s

Cara Clark, Natural Resources

Conservat�on Serv�ce, Group Leader

For outstanding accomplishments

in achieving the collaborative

goal of making United States

Department of Agriculture

buildings accessible to current

and future clients.

Group Member:

Dav�d �aggott

Farm Service Agency Group Member:

Claud�a Meyer

Patricia Kelly, R�sk Management �gency, Wash�ngton, DC

For obtaining an “unqualified opinion with no material

weaknesses” on the 2005 financial audit and implementing

OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A.

National Payment Accuracy Work Group, Food and Nutr�t�on

Serv�ces, �lexandr�a, V�rg�n�a

Karen J. Walker, Group Leader

For outstanding work with our State partners to ensure

that food stamp households receive the correct amount of

benefits, as reflected in the highest payment accuracy rate in

Program history.

Group Members:

Jane C. Duffield, Dan�el W�lusz, D�ane Geth�ng, Laura

Hurd, �lan Shannon, Karen J�rsa, Dav�d Ellenburg,

Ronald Gw�nn, JoEllen Coll�n, Dav�d Short, Karen

Pa�nter, Ken He�n, Susan �eard, Cec�l�a F�tzgerald, Fran

He�l, Koren Stevenson

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Poteau River Watershed Team, Natural Resources Conservat�on Serv�ce, St�llwater,

Oklahoma

Phoukham Vongkhamdy, Group Leader

For outstanding outreach to the Conservation Security Program Native American,

Asian, and limited resource customers in the Poteau River Watershed, Oklahoma,

resulting in the most contracts accepted in the nation.

Group Members:

Just�n S. �rown, M�chael D. �ryan, Chr�s Cheatham, Shawn Flem�ng, James

Harr�son, Larry Hood, R. �rt�e Johnson, Dan�el D. Lee, Rob�n L. Lynch,

J.T. Neumeyer, Ryan �. Pannell, Manuel �. Reav�s, H. �r�an R�ngels, K.R.

R�senhoover, �manda Standord, R�shell Tate, W�ll�am Thomas, Sammy L. V�les,

Dav�d �. Wells, Oscar �. �oyd, �. Faulkenberry, K�m Goff, L�sa Grey, Donna

Hanebr�nk, N�cole Norr�s

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USDA Human Capital Team, Departmental �dm�n�strat�on, Wash�ngton, DC

Clifton Taylor, Group Leader

For outstanding achievement and successful implementation of the United States

Department of Agriculture’s Human Capital initiative resulting in a green status

rating, the highest on the President’s Management Agenda scorecard.

Group Members:

Mary�nn Jenk�ns, Roberta Purcell, Lesl�e V�olette, Mal�nda Johnson

Office of the Secretary Group Member:

Jenn�fer Cervantes-Eggers

Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service Group Member:

Joe M�gyanka

Forest Service Group Member:

John Kusano

Rural Development Group Member:

Norma Valdes

National Agricultural Statistics Service Group Member:

R�chard Schuchardt

Marketing and Regulatory Programs Group Members:

Edward Slaga, Terry Z�etlow

Food and Nutrition Service Group Members:

Geoffrey Gay, Shelby We�lepp

Food Safety and Inspection Service Group Members:

Teresa Hunt, Steven Matthews

Natural Resources Conservation Service Group Member:

Elor�s Spe�ght

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Group Members:

Rhonda Dav�s, W�nona Lake-Scott

Office of Inspector General Group Member:

Mar�on Wr�ght

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Heroism and Emergency Response

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTS

District Directors IV and V, Farm Serv�ce

�gency, �rookhaven, M�ss�ss�pp�

William Parish, Group Leader

For outstanding leadership

and tireless service in the

implementation of Farm Service

Agency Emergency Program

assistance to Mississippi farmers

following the Hurricane Katrina

disaster.

Group Member:

Larry Rogers

Tamilyn K. Ferrier, Forest Serv�ce, Ga�nesv�lle, Georg�a

For providing leadership for Law Enforcement and Investigations’ response to the

2005 Gulf Coast hurricane emergencies across the Southern Region.

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Food Safety Education Hurricane Response Team, Food Safety and Inspect�on Serv�ce,

Wash�ngton, DC

Susan Conley, Group Leader

For extraordinary dedication and accomplishment in protecting public health and

the well-being of consumers through food safety education in preparation for and

response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.

Group Members:

�arbara O’�r�en, Matthew �aun, Mary Harr�s, Delph�ne Hyman, Joan

L�ndenberger, Holly McPeak, Laura Re�ser, Robyn Sadagursky, Jason Waggoner,

L�nda Eckr�ch, Peter Rhee, Tracy �ryant, Franc�sco Gonzalez, Patr�c�a Halble�b,

W�ll�e Harr�s, Tammy McVey, Claur�ce Nash, Theo Lee, Er�c Taylor, Maureen

Taylor, Ela�ne McG�ll, Troy Goldste�n, �rturo �arerro, Mayo Prudhomme, Jr.,

Cheryl Standr�dge, Kev�n Wager, Jeff We�ners, Jan�ce �dams-K�ng, Lynn Hodges,

Carma Paul�, Cather�ne Rockwell, Jeffrey Tarrant, T�mothy Leonard, Walter Olsted

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GIPSA Hurricane Response Team, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards

Administration, New Orleans, Louisiana

Kerry Petit, Group Leader

For safeguarding their colleagues, protecting Government property, and providing

uninterrupted service that ensured continued American grain exports after the

catastrophic hurricanes of 2005 in the face of unimaginable personal loss.

Group Members:

John Shropshire, Josh Watson, Pat LaCour, Glenda Lasseigne, Carla Cambra,

Yohanna Lorio, Angela Roper, Graig Watts, Shelton Buckley, Randy Cooks,

Bernadine Turley, Shirley Albert, Merle Russelburg, Carl Beckwith, Milton

Clayton, Ana Trujillo, Deborah Edwards, Dannye Cameron, Raymond Lavine,

Charles Brown, Adel Ibrahim, Sabri Gerguis, J.C. Wooley, Robert Daniel, Robert

Campbell, Lee Cooper, Wayne Melvin, Regina Landry, Pamela Bourque, Tamika

V. Harris

Katrina Disaster Food Assistance, Agricultural Marketing Service, Alexandria, Virginia

Catherine E. McCullough, Food and Nutrition Service, Group Leader

For working tirelessly together with extraordinary resilience, commitment, and

cooperation to meet all requests for food assistance resulting from the devastating

effects of hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.

Group Members:

Dennis J. Pearson, Catherine V. Smith, Valarie L. Dinkel, Debra A. Hall, Michelle

E. Warren, Felcitas C. Lofton, Renee Collier, Susan I. Olson, Duane Williams,

Henrietta L. Cooke

Food and Nutrition Service Group Members:

Regina Heath, Rhonda M. Lewis, Dennis D. Sullivan, Peggy J. Cantfil, Sheffey V.

Grace, Mike T. Buckley, Shirley D. Roberts, Dorothy K. Jackson, Heddy E. Turpin,

Rosalind S. Cleveland, Lisa D. Glasoe

Farm Service Agency Group Members:

Nancy J. Heintzelman, Rachel E. Hight, Linda N. Bolton, Judy K. Purkey, Karen

D. Hayes

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2006William A. Jump Memorial Award

Holly Bellino

D�rector, Jackson Hub Off�ce of Publ�c Hous�ng, Un�ted States Department of Hous�ng

and Urban Development, Jackson, M�ss�ss�pp�

In recognition for her leadership of both the relocation of public housing residents in

Mississippi and the Katrina Disaster Housing Assistance Program

2006Dr. Daniel E. Salmon Award

Dr. Samuel Yingst

Major, U.S. �rmy Veter�nary Corps, Deputy Head of the V�ral and Zoonot�c D�seases

Research Program at U.S. Naval Med�cal Research Un�t No.3, Ca�ro, Egypt

For the establishment of bilateral influenza surveillance and training programs in

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia and Azerbaijan, and for surveillance

for avian influenza in Egypt, Ukrain and Kenya in migratory birds.

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In memory of Forest Service employees Michael Lewis, Lillian Patten, Monica Zajanc, and contract pilot Quin Stone, who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty on August 13, 2006 at the South Fork Salmon River Road in the Payette National Forest located in Idaho. Family, friends and co-workers sorely miss them. In memory of Forest Service employee Leon Stuck, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on August 30, 2006 on Akwe Mountain in the Tongass National Forest near Yakutat, Alaska. “Our dedicated employees are our most valued resource, and the loss of any affects the entire USDA family. On behalf of all of my colleagues, I extend our deepest gratitude and most heartfelt sympathy to the families of these individuals.” Secretary Johanns

Special Memorial Recognition

Michael Lewis Monica Zajanc Quin Stone

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Employee Recognition and Remembrance Award

In recognition of the extraordinary level and quality of assistance rendered by United

States Department of Agriculture employees during rescue and recovery operations in

response to the disastrous effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the United States

Gulf Coast in 2005.

Departmental Administration Office of Procurement and Property Management

M�chael McFarland Wash�ngton, DC

Dav�d Taybron Wash�ngton, DC

Gelor�a Dorsey Wash�ngton, DC

Raymond F�sher Wash�ngton, DC

Lesl�e Pozanek Wash�ngton, DC

Len �enn�ng Wash�ngton, DC

Cynth�a Powell Wash�ngton, DC

Dave Sloan Wash�ngton, DC

Freeman Walker Wash�ngton, DC

Todd �arrett Wash�ngton, DC

Office of Operations

Steve Law Wash�ngton, DC

Joseph Govan �eltsv�lle, MD

�rt Goldman Wash�ngton, DC

Randall Fossum Wash�ngton, DC

�llan Webb Wash�ngton, DC

Jeanette �oatwr�ght Wash�ngton, DC

�my Curt�s Wash�ngton, DC

Pam Scalco Wash�ngton, DC

�ngela Deadw�ler Wash�ngton, DC

M�chael OConnor Wash�ngton, DC

Gerald �owen Wash�ngton, DC

Teresa Magu�re Wash�ngton, DC

�etty Froehl�ch Wash�ngton, DC

Mar�an Romero Wash�ngton, DC

Jan Crowder Wash�ngton, DC

�ruce McFarlane Wash�ngton, DC

Rob�n Deese Wash�ngton, DC

J�m Red�ngton Wash�ngton, DC

N�c �fshartoos Wash�ngton, DC

Patr�c�a Sm�ley Wash�ngton, DC

Ron Cooper Wash�ngton, DC

�v�s W�ll�ams Wash�ngton, DC

Todd Johnson Wash�ngton, DC

Dwayne Jones Wash�ngton, DC

�renda Woodley Wash�ngton, DC

V� Fassett Wash�ngton, DC

June �ryan Wash�ngton, DC

Yovonne Coleman Wash�ngton, DC

Mart�n Carter Wash�ngton, DC

Franco �utler Wash�ngton, DC

Charles �ryce Wash�ngton, DC

�lton�a Murray Wash�ngton, DC

Darrell Capers Wash�ngton, DC

Tracey K�ng Wash�ngton, DC

Tony Myers Wash�ngton, DC

Tom Hoffman Wash�ngton, DC

Lawrence Graham Wash�ngton, DC

De�dra Holl�ngsworth Wash�ngton, DC

Dav�d Camp�on Wash�ngton, DC

�ngela Holloman Wash�ngton, DC

Office of Human Capital Management

�ngela Hargrove Wash�ngton, DC

Lynn�e Jones Wash�ngton, DC

Mary W�lson Wash�ngton, DC

Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Farm Service Agency

Randy Lowery Laurel, MS

Randy Saxon Laurel, MS

Jenn�fer Henry Laurel, MS Ella

McCorm�ck Laurel, MS

Leonard �eatty Laurel, MS

Steve Wade Laurel, MS

Mark D�llard Macon, MS

Joe McFadden Waynesboro, MS

Lor� �ayne Waynesboro, MS

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Mada �urhorn Waynesboro, MS

Mark Leonard Coll�ns, MS

Donna Kennedy Coll�ns, MS

Mary Hodge Coll�ns, MS

J�mmy Woodruff �ay Spr�ng, MS

Peggy K�ng �ay Spr�ng, MS

Sue Moore Rale�gh, MS

Lou �nn Gask�n Rale�gh, MS

S�dney Massey Rale�gh, MS

Rob R�gg�n Mendenhall, MS

She�la Jones Mendenhall, MS

Rob�n R�chardson Ind�anola, MS

Reg�na Graham Lucedale, MS

Karen Cooper Lucedale, MS

Ken �arron Hatt�esburg, MS

L�sa Slade Hatt�esburg, MS

Valene �llen Hatt�esburg, MS

Jenn�e Sm�th Hatt�esburg, MS

Deborah Sm�th Purv�s, MS

Kather�ne Edwards Purv�s, MS

M�chael W�ll�amson Purv�s, MS

Stanley Coll�ns Columb�a, MS

Ton� Harrell Columb�a, MS

Calmetta Newsome Columb�a, MS

Mary Gwathney Poplarv�lle, MS

Jack�e W�ll�ams Poplarv�lle, MS

L�nda Shaw Poplarv�lle, MS

�obb�e Larson Poplarv�lle, MS

Jul�e Pa�ge Poplarv�lle, MS

Carolyn Sue Sm�th W�gg�ns, MS

Emund Woods Oxford, MS

J�mmy Sull�van Yazoo C�ty, MS

�everly Hughs W�gg�ns, MS

Marquette Spears Oxford, MS

Todd �ullock Tylertown, MS

�lana Greer Tylertown, MS

�rand� Ell�s Tylertown, MS

Ed�e �utler Macon, MS

�ll�son Coulton Canton, MS

W�ll�am LeFlore Greenwood, MS

Terry Lott Ind�anola, MS

J�m Locke Carrollton, MS

Lor�e Holmes Jackson, MS

Crystal �ndrews Lex�ngton, MS

J�mmy Kent W�nona, MS

Terr� Wh�te �elzon�, MS

Crystal �ndrews Lex�ngton, MS

Lor� Holmes Jackson, MS

Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Food and Nutrition Service

Jeannette �damson Dallas, TX

El�se �lv�drez Dallas, TX

H�tesh �aksh� Dallas, TX

Henry �arber Dallas, TX

John �arclay Dallas, TX

Judy �arron Dallas, TX

Sandy �arton Dallas, TX

Evelyn �ates L�ttle Rock, �R

Phyll�s �opp Dallas, TX

M�chele �radford Dallas, TX

�renda �rewer Dallas, TX

Rodney �rown Houston, TX

R�chard �urley Dallas, TX

Nora Campbell Dallas, TX

Rex Carey Dallas, TX

Georg�na Cast�llo Dallas, TX

Jo Ellen Coll�n Dallas, TX

Rosa Coronado Dallas, TX

M�ll�e Crouch Dallas, TX

Janet Dav�s Dallas, TX

Lynn Farmer L�ttle Rock, �R

Jolene F�elds Dallas, TX

Calv�n Ford Dallas, TX

Tammy Ga�nes Dallas, TX

Vernetta Ga�nes Dallas, TX

Jesus Garc�a Dallas, TX

Jack�e Garrett Dallas, TX

Kara G�ll�am Houston, TX

Sue Goodson Dallas, TX

�ob Grayb�ll Dallas, TX

Charlene Grundhoffer Dallas, TX

Ron Gw�nn Dallas, TX

Laleatr�ce Hall Dallas, TX

Glor�a Hampton Dallas, TX

Cynth�a Hardley Dallas, TX

�l Harr�s Dallas, TX

Chr�s Hennelly Dallas, TX

�n�ta Horky Dallas, TX

Ph�l Horsley Dallas, TX

D�anne Huey Dallas, TX

Ga�l Johnson Dallas, TX

Teresa Johnson Dallas, TX

Catr�na Kamau Dallas, TX

Larry Lee Dallas, TX

Myrna Loesch �ust�n, TX

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Rebecca Lucero Dallas, TX

��ll Ludw�g Dallas, TX

�l�ce Maldonado �ust�n, TX

Patr�c�a Mancha Dallas, TX

�ngela Math�s Dallas, TX

Susan Mayer Dallas, TX

C�ndy McCumber Dallas, TX

M�ke McIlwa�n Dallas, TX

Kr�sty Montgomery �ust�n, TX

Kerr�e McGu�re Dallas, TX

Sandy Moody Dallas, TX

Shalonda Moore Dallas, TX

Cel�a Mosby Houston, TX

Vernzel Mosby-�yrd Dallas, TX

Val N�cholson Dallas, TX

Mar�e Patt� Dallas, TX

Esther Ph�ll�ps Dallas, TX

Melv�n P�ckrell Dallas, TX

Sherry Powell Dallas, TX

Howard Prejean �aton Rouge, L�

Sondra Ralph Dallas, TX

Ken Ray Dallas, TX

Gwen Rodr�guez Dallas, TX

Terr� Rom�ne-Ortega Dallas, TX

Paul Rupp� Dallas, TX

Gus Sandoval Dallas, TX

Sun�l Saraf Dallas, TX

Dav�d Short Dallas, TX

Yvonne S�lver Dallas, TX

Jo�nn Slack Dallas, TX

�nne Snell Dallas, TX

Lea Stoneburner L�ttle Rock, �R

Shamon Studm�re Dallas, TX

Ph�l Swa�n Dallas, TX

Youlanda Thomas �aton Rouge, L�

�etty Veasley Dallas, TX

Norene Vert-�rown Dallas, TX

Ellen Wahlberg Dallas, TX

Gwen Warren Dallas, TX

�obb�e Wh�senhunt �aton Rouge, L�

Donna Wh�te Dallas, TX

NaTosha W�ll�ngham L�ttle Rock, �R

Don W�ll�s Houston, TX

Jeff W�ngate Dallas, TX

J�mmy Wortham Dallas, TX

Kathy Yarbrough Dallas, TX

Kelly Yee Dallas, TX

Margo F. Hester �tlanta, G�

Peggy Fouts �tlanta, G�

Robert Caskey �tlanta, G�

Dav�d Ellenburg �tlanta, G�

Judy Johnson �tlanta, G�

Mar�e Johnson �tlanta, G�

Susan Nash �tlanta, G�

Jane Nunn �tlanta, G�

�lan Powell �tlanta, G�

T�m Shedd �tlanta, G�

Glenda Sm�th �tlanta, G�

Cathy Young �tlanta, G�

�arbara Zumwalt �tlanta, G�

Lanna K�rk �tlanta, G�

K�rk Farquharson �tlanta, G�

Joyce Re�l�ng �tlanta, G�

C�ndy Wheeler �tlanta, G�

Ton� �bernathy �tlanta, G�

T. R�chard Roache �tlanta, G�

Jane Monahan �tlanta, G�

G. Karen Ell�ott �tlanta, G�

J. Lew�s Wr�ght �tlanta, G�

Cher� R�ce �tlanta, G�

Russell Wr�ght �tlanta, G�

Dav�d Lee �tlanta, G�

Sherry Da�gre �tlanta, G�

Karen Dean �tlanta, G�

Sara Hard�ng �tlanta, G�

Kr�my �lmodovar �tlanta, G�

Ros�e Daugherty �tlanta, G�

Ol�v�a Parr�s �tlanta, G�

Rachel ��shop �tlanta, G�

Susan H. Cr�sp Montgomery, �L

Donald Horne Montgomery, �L

Rebekah L. H�lty Montgomery, �L

Cherry M�ller Jackson, MS

Roxanne W�se Jackson, MS

Carla D. Watk�ns Jackson, MS

Ke�th Jabat� Memph�s, MS

Douglas G. Perry Tallahassee, FL

Chr�s Gentner Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dor�nda George Tallahassee, FL

Jeannette Gren�er Tallahassee, FL

Retha Ol�ver �tlanta, G�

Donald �rnette �tlanta, G�

Sharon M. �ates Denver, CO

Sonny �ryant Denver, CO

Judy K. �ryant Denver, CO

Ph�l�p J. Fraley Denver, CO

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M�chael Skaer Mad�son, WI

John Wh�tmore Ch�cago, IL

Chr�st�ne Kopec Ch�cago, IL

Patr�c�a Zohfeld Ch�cago, IL

Joseph M�nn�t� Ch�cago, IL

Sandra Slayton Ch�cago, IL

Oll�ce C. Holden Ch�cago, IL

Peter S. Cont� �oston, M�

Larry S. Kessler New York, NY

Douglas M. Mac�ll�ster �oston, M�

W�ll�am Kluxen Robb�nsv�lle, NJ

Sally Duncan Towson, MD

K�rk W�lborne Towson, MD

Gary Mal�nofsky Ph�ladelph�a, P�

Walt Haake Robb�nsv�lle, NJ

Roberto Salazar �lexandr�a, V�

George �raley �lexandr�a, V�

Jerome L�ndsay �lexandr�a, V�

Frances Zorn �lexandr�a, V�

Jeff Greenfield �lexandr�a, V�

Paul �eckw�th �lexandr�a, V�

Mary Jane Wh�tney �lexandr�a, V�

Cath�e McCullough �lexandr�a, V�

Denn�s Sull�van �lexandr�a, V�

Peggy Cantfil �lexandr�a, V�

Rosal�nd Cleveland �lexandr�a, V�

Sh�rley Roberts �lexandr�a, V�

L�sa Glasoe �lexandr�a, V�

M�ke �uckley �lexandr�a, V�

Joanne Wyka �lexandr�a, V�

Jeff Machelsk� �lexandr�a, V�

Heddy Turp�n �lexandr�a, V�

Rhonda Lew�s �lexandr�a, V�

Reg�na Heath �lexandr�a, V�

Mary M�lls �lexandr�a, V�

Dorothy Jackson �lexandr�a, V�

Jan�ce F�tzgerald �lexandr�a, V�

Dav�d Leggett �lexandr�a, V�

Debra Wh�tford �lexandr�a, V�

Clara French �lexandr�a, V�

Patty Dav�s �lexandr�a, V�

Ed Morawetz �lexandr�a, V�

Ke�th Church�ll �lexandr�a, V�

Rosemary OConnell �lexandr�a, V�

Grace Sheffey �lexandr�a, V�

Stanley Garnett �lexandr�a, V�

Scarlett �cevedo �lexandr�a, V�

Valer�e G. �dk�ns �lexandr�a, V�

Jenneth �lcazar �lexandr�a, V�

Margaret W. �atko �lexandr�a, V�

Mandy S. �r�ggs �lexandr�a, V�

Susan E. �urgess �lexandr�a, V�

Clarence H. Carter �lexandr�a, V�

Jeffrey N. Cohen �lexandr�a, V�

�renda Colunga �lexandr�a, V�

K�m �. Dameron �lexandr�a, V�

Jess�ca �. Engl�sh �lexandr�a, V�

�rthur T. Foley �lexandr�a, V�

Carolyn P. Foley �lexandr�a, V�

Karen Galeas �lexandr�a, V�

Laura �. Gr�ffin �lexandr�a, V�

�ndrea Gordon �lexandr�a, V�

L�ndy D. Haffey �lexandr�a, V�

�arbara �. Hallman �lexandr�a, V�

Harr�et M. Kornegay �lexandr�a, V�

Mary C. Ledbetter �lexandr�a, V�

Jenn�fer �. McNabb �lexandr�a, V�

Thomas G. OConnell �lexandr�a, V�

Marga Ort�z �lexandr�a, V�

DaJaun W. Peoples �lexandr�a, V�

Celeste Perk�ns �lexandr�a, V�

V�cky T. Rob�nson �lexandr�a, V�

Cora K. Russell �lexandr�a, V�

Jess�ca H. Shah�n �lexandr�a, V�

Joseph M. Shea �lexandr�a, V�

Charlene L. S�mmons �lexandr�a, V�

Shanta Swezy �lexandr�a, V�

Patr�ck Waldron �lexandr�a, V�

Karen J. Walker �lexandr�a, V�

Terry L. W�gg�ns �lexandr�a, V�

Dan�el �. W�lusz �lexandr�a, V�

Dan�el R. Woodhead �lexandr�a, V�

Frank Ippol�to �lexandr�a, V�

Dave Warner �lexandr�a, V�

Food Safety Food Safety and Inspection Service

Paul �. Resweber R�dgeland, MS

Perry E. Dav�s R�dgeland, MS

Enc�s James R�dgeland, MS

Sharon Ransom R�dgeland, MS

Heather Hatcher R�dgeland, MS

W�ll�am Calloway Hatt�esburg, MS

J�mmy Roberts Canton, MS �my

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D. Larsen Laurel, MS

�arbara L. James-House Laurel, MS

Mary K. Chambl�ss Laurel, MS

Rose M. Darby Laurel, MS

Hatt�e D. Gray Laurel, MS

Patr�c�a Harbaugh Laurel, MS

Mar�lyn M. H�ll Laurel, MS

Sheyr�l J. Maye Laurel, MS

John M. Sm�th Laurel, MS

�renda P. W�ll�ams Laurel, MS

Ed�th R. M�tchell Laurel, MS

Max R. Moss Laurel, MS

�k�lah F. �rooks Coll�ns, MS

James E. G�bson Coll�ns, MS

Teddy R. James Coll�ns, MS

Kenny R. P�cker�ng Coll�ns, MS

Robb�n H. S�ngleton San Franc�sco, C�

Deborah G. �ryant Coll�ns, MS

Sandra G. Cl�nton Coll�ns, MS

Dav�d �. Dawson Coll�ns, MS

�arbara �. Dean Coll�ns, MS

�ettye J. Keys Moselle, MS

W�ll�e K�lgore Coll�ns, MS

Thomas J. Kn�ght Coll�ns, MS

Sarah F. Madden Coll�ns, MS

Preston Maddox Coll�ns, MS

Dorothy Mangrum Coll�ns, MS

Joyce L. M�x Coll�ns, MS

L�nda F. Purser Coll�ns, MS

Er�c Taylor Hatt�esburg, MS

Patr�c�a Walker Coll�ns, MS

Gerald D. Wolverton Coll�ns, MS

Mar�on L. Fa�rley Coll�ns, MS

Robert W. Stafford Summ�t, MS

John T. Wall Summ�t, MS

Larry P. Colyer Summ�t, MS

Cynth�a M. Jenk�ns Summ�t, MS

John R. Patten Summ�t, MS

Denn�s Sharp Summ�t, MS

Terry E. �rnold, Jr. Summ�t, MS

�ecky D. �earden Summ�t, MS

Sarah D. �rent Summ�t, MS

Jacquel�ne Chesser Summ�t, MS

Charles W. Cous�ns Summ�t, MS

�ngela R. Felder Summ�t, MS

Stephen P. Fonseca Carthage, TX

Theldranador Haynes Summ�t, MS

Marv�n D. Holmes Summ�t, MS

Mar�lyn W. Lew�s Summ�t, MS

John I. Magee Summ�t, MS

Vernell Mason Summ�t, MS

Natasha Y. McCl�nton Summ�t, MS

Lou�s Perk�ns Summ�t, MS

Dywane T. Powell Summ�t, MS

Elnora H. Ratcl�ff Summ�t, MS

�llan L. Steptoe Summ�t, MS

Deborah Y. Sudduth Summ�t, MS

Debra �. Swan�gan Summ�t, MS

Stormy D. Thornton Summ�t, MS

Mark R. Hembree Moselle, MS

Theresa K. Jackson Moselle, MS

Exav�er C. N�olet III Moselle, MS

Vernon �. Cha�n Moselle, MS

Jeffrey E. Clark Moselle, MS

Call�e M. Crosby Moselle, MS

James E. Ford, Jr. Moselle, MS

�undrea C. Moore Moselle, MS

Tamatha C. Morrow Moselle, MS

�l�ne H. Ra�ney Moselle, MS

Karen W�lson Moselle, MS

�mel�a D. Owens Moselle, MS

�enn�e F. Noel Laurel, MS

Randall C. �arron Hazlehurst, MS

Russell J. Hebert Hazlehurst, MS

Scott Wh�tt�ngton Hazlehurst, MS

�l�c�a M. �ell Hazlehurst, MS

Ell�son �rown Hazlehurst, MS

Cheryl �. De�bel Hazlehurst, MS

Karen �. Jones Canton, MS

Mary L. Jones-Harr�s Hazlehurst, MS

Mae L. Kn�ght Coll�ns, MS

Just�n C. McKey Hazlehurst, MS

Perdale Patterson Hazlehurst, MS

Leon S. Sart�n III Hazlehurst, MS

Iane�tha N. �lexander Hazlehurst, MS

Joe �. Dees �ay Spr�ngs, MS

L�nda �. Westbrook �ay Spr�ngs, MS

Ira Chapman �ay Spr�ngs, MS

El�zabeth M. Edge �ay Spr�ngs, MS

Lora �. K�mble �ay Spr�ngs, MS

Robert D. Malone, Jr. �ay Spr�ngs, MS

Donn� L. Mauel �ay Spr�ngs, MS

Teres�a M. McClellan �ay Spr�ngs, MS

Reg�nald W. Odom, Jr. �ay Spr�ngs, MS

Edd�e D. Th�gpen Laurel, MS

Fel�c�a L. Walker Coll�ns, MS

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Jan�ce Wood �ay Spr�ngs, MS

Mary F. �ullock �ay Spr�ngs, MS

Vernon S. Evans Hatt�esburg, MS

Cl�nt E. Green Hatt�esburg, MS

Thomasa F. Jackson Hatt�esburg, MS

Ph�ll�p M. �ayl�s Hatt�esburg, MS

Er�ka M. Gr�ffin Champla�n, NY

Harold D. H�gdon, Jr. Hatt�esburg, MS

�arbara J. Jones Hatt�esburg, MS

Thomas E. Keyes Hatt�esburg, MS

Mary E. P�ttman Hatt�esburg, MS

Duane Rogers Hatt�esburg, MS

Johnnye L. Russell Hatt�esburg, MS

Luc�ous Thomas Hatt�esburg, MS

Tammy McVey Mob�le, �L

John Mathews Mob�le, �L

R�chard N. Goddard Laurel, MS

Dave �. Gross Laurel, MS

Robby D. Hendry Laurel, MS

Kendal �. Welch Laurel, MS

Carol C. �ates Laurel, MS

J�mmy Chandler, Jr. Laurel, MS

Jan�e Ford Laurel, MS

Patr�c�a �. Johnson Laurel, MS

Yvonne J. Nowell Laurel, MS

Jeanette S. P�lgr�m Laurel, MS

�rnol�a D. S�mmons Rosev�lle, MI

Douglas Todd Laurel, MS

Corey D. Sm�th Russellv�lle, �L

Marc�a Endersby Spr�ngdale, �R

Thomas �lbr�ght Spr�ngdale, �R

Gene Elsasser Spr�ngdale, �R

Suzanne Nelsen Spr�ngdale, �R

John Laughl�n New Orleans, L�

Mayo Prudhomme �lexandr�a, L�

Kev�n Wager Meta�r�e, L�

Cheryl Standr�dge �lexandr�a, L�

Deborah Wharton W�ll�ams Nashv�lle, TN

Patr�ck Lan�er Hammond, L�

�lfred �usch Hammond, L�

Leonard Lang Wash�ngton, DC

M�chelle Gr�bble Wash�ngton DC

Robert �ercz�k Wash�ngton, DC

James Kelley College Stat�on, TX

Denn�s Salfrank Jacksonv�lle, FL

Carolyn Claypool Fort Lauderdale, FL

Kar� Sk�ver �uffalo, NY

Carolyn Pearson D�amond �ar, C�

Wendy Calk�ns Fort Lauderdale, FL

�nna Calzada New Orleans, L�

Ja�me Correa Corpus Chr�st�, TX

Larry �elk Dallas, TX

Chr�s Stock New Orleans, L�

Ivan Latorre Fort Lauderdale, FL

James Reed L�ttle Rock, �R

Denny Chandler New Orleans, L�

Russell Ol�ver Dallas, TX

Kenneth Cash �tlanta, G�

Ronn�e N. Dunn New Orleans, L�

Edward Vendrell San �nton�o, TX

Herbert Hobbs Knoxv�lle, TN

Roberto Collazo Dallas, TX

M�chael Van Duncan Montgomery, �L

Kurt Wolter Houston, TX

Ken Go�n Dallas, TX

Marketing and Regulatory Programs Agricultural Marketing Service

Mary L. �dk�ns Des Mo�nes, I�

Charles S. �arclay Wash�ngton, DC

Gary D. �rown Jackson, MS

Mar�na R. Den�coff Wash�ngton, DC

Mark M. D�ckson Wash�ngton, DC

Joyce �. Donahue Rale�gh, NC

Jess�ca �. Faust Wash�ngton, DC

Walter S. Green Lex�ngton, KY

Karl Hacker Wash�ngton, DC

�mos R. Hardy Wash�ngton, DC

Randy W. Harmon Mar�on, IL

�n�ta F. Head R�chmond, V�

N�cholas Marathon Wash�ngton, DC

R�chard H. Mathews Wash�ngton, DC

V�rg�n�a �. Musgrove L�ttle Rock, �R

Ethel L. M�tchell Wash�ngton, DC

El�zabeth I. Narofsk� R�chmond, V�

Terry Q. Norr�s R�chmond, V�

R�chard P. Parsons Wash�ngton, DC

Marv�n E. Prater Wash�ngton, DC

�arbara C. Rob�nson Wash�ngton, DC

M�chael E. Sheats Wash�ngton, DC

Pon�e S�strunk, Jr. �tlanta, G�

�pr�l D. Taylor Wash�ngton, DC

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Patr�c�a �eetham R�verdale, MD

Steven �ennett R�verdale, MD

Randall Choate �bbev�lle, L�

Walter Cotton Monroe, L�

�nthony Gruehl �bbev�lle, L�

�udrey Ingram R�verdale, MD

Dw�ght Le�lanc Port �llen, L�

Cather�ne Preston R�verdale, MD

Em�ly Pull�ns R�verdale, MD

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

Sh�rley �lbert New Orleans, L�

Carl �eckw�th New Orleans, L�

Pamela �ourque Crowley, L�

Charles �rown League C�ty, TX

Shelton �uckley New Orleans, L�

Carla Cambra New Orleans, L�

Dannye Cameron League C�ty, TX

Robert Campbell League C�ty, TX

M�lton Clayton New Orleans, L�

Randy Cooks New Orleans, L�

Lee Cooper League C�ty, TX

Robert Dan�el League C�ty, TX

Mark D�ckson Wash�ngton, DC

Deborah Edwards League C�ty, TX

Sabr� Gergu�s League C�ty, TX

John G�ler Wash�ngton, DC

De�rdre Holder Wash�ngton, DC

�del Ibrah�m League C�ty, TX

Pat Lacour Wash�ngton, DC

Reg�na Landry League C�ty, TX

Glenda Lasse�gne New Orleans, L�

Raymond Lav�ne League C�ty, TX

Yohanna Lor�o New Orleans, L�

John Man�s (Ret�red) Wash�ngton, DC

Wayne Melv�n Crowley, L�

Kerry Pet�t New Orleans, L�

�ngela Roper New Orleans, L�

Merle Russelburg New Orleans, L�

John Shropsh�re (Ret�red) New Orleans, L�

Peggy Sm�th Wash�ngton, DC

�na Truj�llo League C�ty, TX

�ernad�ne Turley New Orleans, L�

Josh Watson New Orleans, L�

Gra�g Watts New Orleans, L�

J.C. Wooley League C�ty, TX

Natural Resources and Environment Forest Service

Karen �rnoux Kal�spell, MT

�arbara �enn�nghoff M�ssoula, MT

Kathleen �enson M�ssoula, MT

Nancy Cosgr�ff L�bby, MT

Kaye L. Dobrocke M�ssoula, MT

Ramona Mena Evans Ham�lton, MT

Jud� Foss L�bby, MT

Joan He�der Kal�spell, MT

Debb�e Hennek M�ssoula, MT

Shane �. LaValley M�ssoula, MT

R�ta J. L�nd L�bby, MT

Jeanne Plummer D�ll�on, MT

Jeanne M. Robertson L�bby, MT

Ron Sch�lz M�ssoula, MT

Mart�n C. Schm�dt M�ssoula, MT

Gary Stephens ��ll�ngs, MT

Jeanne Thompson L�bby, MT

Jan R. Wenaas Great Falls, MT

Jam�e S. W�ll�ams M�ssoula, MT

Ruth �rado Ft. Coll�ns, CO

Joel �utz�n Delta, CO

Sue Evans Ft. Coll�ns, CO

Conn�e Gr�ffiths Pueblo, CO

��ll H�ghland Custer, SD

Sharon Krenek Lakewood, CO

Sue Mu�r-�radshaw Lakewood, CO

Kather�ne Pad�lla Ft. Coll�ns, CO

L�nda Schell Ft. Coll�ns, CO

Chr�st�na Schofield Ft. Coll�ns, CO

Jean Wheeler Ft. Coll�ns, CO

M�ke �gu�rre �lamogordo, NM

James �a�ley �lbuquerque, NM

She�la Campbell �lbuquerque, NM

Jack Duane Taos, NM

Margaret C�sco Spr�ngerv�lle, �Z

Rufus Cole �lbuquerque, NM

�r�an Cooper �lbuquerque, NM

�renda Cordova Taos, NM

Raymundo Corral Penasco, NM

Pat Dear�ng �lbuquerque, NM

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Lor� Evan Phoen�x, �Z

Ray Ferguson Prescott, �Z

Roger Garza �lbuquerque, NM

�arbara Hatch Santa Fe, NM

Rusty Johnson Spr�ngerv�lle, �Z

Dan Key Jemez Spr�ngs, NM

Kelly Koeppe �lbuquerque, NM

Sus�e Lankford Flagstaff, �Z

Phyll�s Lyndoe �lbuquerque, NM

Yolanda M�tchell Flagstaff, �Z

Dan�el Mondragon Espanola, NM

Dalynn Parks Jemez Spr�ngs, NM

Doug W�ll�ams �lbuquerque, NM

Janet �annon �o�se, ID

Charles R. Campbell Tw�n Falls, ID

Inez L. Case Coeur d�lene, ID

Dawnetta Cowan Idaho Falls, ID

L. �ryce Eddy Salt Lake C�ty, UT

Patr�c�a Fordham R�chfield, UT

Elou�se Fowler Cedar C�ty, UT

Dallas Hoffer Idaho Falls, ID

Shauna Jenks Idaho Falls, ID

�obb�e L. Kayne Coeur d�lene, ID

Lor� J. Koubek Coeur d�lene, ID

Jamm�e L�ndsay Vernal, UT

Jo L�pp�re Salt Lake C�ty, UT

R�ta J. Loper Coeur d�lene, ID

Charlotte M�tchell Cedar C�ty, UT

Karlotta Parry Idaho Falls, ID

Jo�nn Sanders Salt Lake C�ty, UT

Lor� Contreras Yreka, C�

L�sa DeHart Sonora, C�

Debby Gabr�el Vallejo, C�

Patr�ck Gallegos Clov�s, C�

Karen Gloster Redd�ng, C�

Sharon Hernandez Nevada C�ty, C�

Susan Lam Vallejo, C�

Terry M�tchell Vallejo, C�

Ilene Mora Clov�s, C�

Peggy Oconnell Placerv�lle, C�

Pam Ockerman W�llows, C�

Denn�s Orbus Vallejo, C�

Mark Ph�ll�p Susanv�lle, C�

L�nda Ph�pps Porterv�lle, C�

�llen Powers �rcad�a, C�

�arbara Provensha Porterv�lle, C�

Sarajo Pyle Susanv�lle, C�

Judy Redd�n Vallejo, C�

Nancy Rugger� Porterv�lle, C�

Don T�nsley Susanv�lle, C�

P. J. V�lhauer Redd�ng, C�

Laur�e �bernathy Eugene, OR

Ladette �rmstrong Eugene, OR

Donna �arks Klamath Falls, OR

M�chelle �arnett Medford, OR

Sarah �arnhart Lakev�ew, OR

Lucy �arton Grants Pass, OR

Monty �ell Corvall�s, OR

Kr�s �ell�n� Okanogan, W�

C�mar�on Ch�twood Portland, OR

Carl Culham Pendleton, OR

Gary D�llavou Pendleton, OR

Debb�e F�elds Roseburg, OR

Roger F�nney Redmond, OR

Margaret Flores Grants Pass, OR

Grant Furul�e Colv�lle, W�

Lu�nn Grover Portland, OR

Esther Gruber John Day, OR

Von Gruber Pr�nev�lle, OR

Jerry H�gg�ns Colv�lle, W�

Kandy H�ll Lakev�ew, OR

�en McGrane �end, OR

Sue Morr�s Klamath Falls, OR

Maur�caOwen Eugene, OR

Ela�ne Palad�no Colv�lle, W�

Peggy Patten Pendleton, OR

Janet Paul Corvall�s, OR

Don Plu�d Portland, OR

Jan Sakra�da Klamath Falls, OR

�eth Synder Corvall�s, OR

V� Ta Vancouver, W�

Lo�s Tate Sandy, OR

Deanna Vest Klamath Falls, OR

�etty Wa�ts Mountlake Terrace, W�

Janet �nderson �tlanta, G�

Rebecca �shley Columb�a, SC

�etsy �ughenbaugh Hot Spr�ngs, �R

Robert S. �ust�n - Ret�ree Columb�a, SC

Ke�th D. �arnes Columb�a, SC

Gwen �eavans Columb�a, SC

Raymond R. �ergeron Columb�a, SC

Charles T. �la�ne Columb�a, SC

Cheryl C. �oulware Columb�a, SC

Carol �rown �tlanta, G�

Carol J. �rown Jackson, MS

Luc�ous �uffington Ga�nesv�lle, G�

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Paul �. �urr�s Columb�a, SC

V�olet M. �utler Columb�a, SC

Stephen E. Chenault Columb�a, SC

�arbara Cooper Hot Spr�ngs, �R

Lynda Dav�s-Rogers �tlanta, G�

Mary L. Dawsey Columb�a, SC

John Dent Columb�a, SC

Joe Ferguson �tlanta, G�

Phyll�s M. Ferguson Columb�a, SC

Stephan�e L. Floyd Columb�a, SC

Dav�d R. Fort Columb�a, SC

Johnathan S. Glenn Columb�a, SC

�ngela T. Graham London, KY

Lessa Hanbury Jackson, MS

Robert Harr�s W�nchester, KY

Mark �. He�tzman Columb�a, SC

M�ke Henn�gan P�nev�lle, L�

Cl�ff H�ckson Columb�a, SC

Dav�d G. Hoge �tlanta, G�

Mary Holton Columb�a, SC

Terrell Hope Russellv�lle, �R

Kenneth O. Huff London, KY

W�ll�e J. Irv�ng Columb�a, SC

Stephan�e N. Johnson Columb�a, SC

Glen Kansanback Columb�a, SC

V�nc� D. Keeler Columb�a, SC

El�zabeth K�nney �tlanta, G�

James Kn�bbs Columb�a, SC

Donna L�ns�n Columb�a, SC

Robert Larry L�ns�n Columb�a, SC

Steve Lohr Columb�a, SC

Stephan�e Love Columb�a, SC

Edward Mac�e �tlanta, G�

James W. Marshall Columb�a, SC

�everly McKelvey Lufk�n, TX

El�zabeth �. Meadows Columb�a, SC

Robert W. Morgan Columb�a, SC

Margaret J. Nadler Columb�a, SC

Dan Olsen �tlanta, G�

Theresa �. Ott Columb�a, SC

Joel R. Ph�ll�ps Columb�a, SC

James H. Purnell Columb�a, SC

Donald W. Ray Columb�a, SC

Karen Ray Jackson, MS

Charles R. Reese Columb�a, SC

Robert R�ce P�nev�lle, L�

Jack�e Rob�nson Russellv�lle, �R

T�na Rotenbury Russellv�lle, �R

John �. Sadler Columb�a, SC

James P. Scott Columb�a, SC

Charles D. Shell London, KY

Vern Shumway Columb�a, SC

Georg�a D. S�mon Columb�a, SC

Chr�s Sm�th Columb�a, SC

She�la Sprague Lufk�n, TX

Jawanna G. Stephens Columb�a, SC

R�chard Stewart Rolla, MO

Paul �. Stoudenm�re Columb�a, SC

George E. Stroman -Ret�ree Columb�a, SC

Orlando Sutton Columb�a, SC

Sherra Taylor Lufk�n, TX

She�la R. Truett London, KY

Quoya Waters Ft. Sm�th, �R

Stephen E. Wells Columb�a, SC

M�chelle Wrenn Columb�a, SC

Chr�st�na Z�ssette Columb�a, SC

Dav�d L. �bbott Mar�on, V�

James �nderson Cleveland, TN

Jos�ah �ndrews Umat�lla, FL

�rlena �ragon Kennard, TX

M�chael �arnard Kennard, TX

John C. �ellmore Roanoke, V�

Denn�s �r�gante Rolla, MO

�yron �. �rown Jackson, MS

Sally �rown�ng �shev�lle, NC

Luc�ous T. �uffington Ga�nesv�lle, G�

Marlene �ullard Tallahassee, FL

Steve Comeaux Hot Spr�ngs, �R

R�chard Conley Golden Pond, KY

�lford Copeland Tallahassee, FL

James Kendel W�nchester, KY

George Custer Tallahassee, FL

Carolyn Detw�ler Tallahassee, FL

John D�tschler Tallahassee, FL

Doug P. Douth�tt Ga�nesv�lle, G�

M�chael W. Due�tt Tallahassee, FL James

M. Ehrl�ch Cleveland, TN

Maur�ce H. Elk�ns Duluth, MN

James D. Ell�s Tallahassee, FL

M�ke Evans Roanoke, V�

Sylv�a �. Ferguson Lufk�n, TX

Susan F�tzgerald Tallahassee, FL

Dav�d Fra�z�er Elk�ns, WV

Roger Fryar Russellv�lle, �R

Stephen Gantt Montgomery, �L

Russel J. Garman, Jr. Roanoke, V�

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Jonathan Glenn Columb�a, SC

John W. Grenz Porterv�lle, C�

Russell M. Harr�s Rolla, MO

Marcus Harr�son Tallahassee, FL

Gregory Hatfield Russellv�lle, �R

Jeffery Hay Montgomery, �L

Terrell Hope Russellv�lle, �R

Herbert Huffman Roanoke, V�

Sean W. Hyrons Tallahassee, FL

M�chael S. Jacobsen W�nchester, KY

Jewel L. Johnson P�nev�lle, L�

Kathleen Kennedy W�nchester, KY

James Kn�bbs Columb�a, SC

Thomas R. Krueger �edford, IN

Douglas Logan Tallahassee, FL

Franc�sco S. Lueras �lbuquerque, NM

Tony Martogl�o W�nchester, KY

Kev�n L. McNally Roanoke, V�

�rt Morr�son �lbuquerque, NM

Theodore Mull�ns Roanoke, V�

Lu�s R. Mundo Columb�a, SC

Peter L. Myers Tallahassee, FL

John C. N�chols Hot Spr�ngs, �R

Ronald �. N�xon Roanoke, V�

Fred K. Noack W�nchester, KY

Yvonne Norman Roanoke, V�

Randall M. Peterson Vancouver, W�

Terry R. P�erce Cleveland, TN

�en E. Rasbeary Lufk�n, TX

Danny �. Ray Montgomery, �L

Cra�g Robertson Roanoke, V�

Donna Rogers P�sgah Forest, NC

Lynda Dav�s-Rogers �tlanta, G�

Charley Salazar Hot Spr�ngs, �R

Mark W. Schefsky Roanoke, V�

Norman Schlosser Tucson, �Z

Er�c J. Schmeckpeper Columb�a, SC

�r�an M�chael Hot Spr�ngs, �R

Ela�ne D. Sharp Hot Spr�ngs, �R

Janan L. Sharp Cleveland, TN

M�ke Sh�pley �tlanta, G�

Kyle Sm�th Columb�a, SC

Sandra Sm�th �tlanta, G�

Harold T. Speaks Cleveland, TN

Tony �. Stanley Jackson, MS

Robert Stovall Marl�nton, WV

D�ane Taylor Columb�a, SC

Chr�s T�nnell Russellv�lle, �R

Vernon W�ll�ams Tallahassee, FL

�nton�o M. �rm�jo Salt Flat, TX

Cathy �nsam� Ironwood, MI

�obb� �rchdale Harr�sburg, IL

Montez �shley M�lwaukee, WI

Sean �aldw�n Elk�ns, WV

Tracy �eck �lackduck, MN

D�anne �erry Cad�llac, MI

M�tch �ouchonv�lle Walker, MN

Dan �rown Rutland, VT

Ray �urpo Walker, MN

J�m �urton Marl�nton, WV

Chr�s Cartwr�ght Rutland, VT

John H. Clark W�lm�ngton, IL

Wendy Cowsert Harr�sburg, IL

Cameron Cr�sp Elk�ns, WV

Kenny Dew�tt Elk�ns, WV

Robert Esty Lacon�a, NH

Terry Evans Parsons, WV

Peter F�scher Elk�ns, WV

Tom Forbes Salem, MO

Chr�s Frank M�lwaukee, WI

Steve Fr�ck Walker, MN

�randon Funk R�chwood, WV

Kyle Garr�s Elk�ns, WV

Kay G�bson Ironwood, MI

�aron Grams Walker, MN

Susan Greenleaf Rutland, VT

Chad Gruszka Walker, MN

M�ke Hancock Harr�sburg, IL

Jon Hanson Walker, MN

Robert Hanson Lacon�a, NH

Randy Harr�ngton Lacon�a, NH

Susan Hendr�ckson Cad�llac, MI

T�m Henry Elk�ns, WV

Karl H�gg�ns Rutland, VT

Karl H�gg�ns Rutland, VT

Kenneth Irv�ne Elk�ns, WV

Robert Jackson Elk�ns, WV

Rhonda Johnson Ironwood, MI

�nna Johnston Lacon�a, NH

Dylan K�nsella-�lden Lacon�a, NH

Samuel Lamm�e Elk�ns, WV

Randy Lloyd Duluth, MN

Denn�s Longen Cass Lake, MN

Stephan Longo Walker, MN

Roger Mann�ng �edford, IN

Jay Mart�n Elk�ns, WV

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John McHenry Warren, P�

�en Meyers Walker, MN

Gerald M�lot Lacon�a, NH

Greg M�tchell Elk�ns, WV

Steve Morton R�chwood, WV

�my Mull�ns Elk�ns, WV

Dav�d Neely Lacon�a, NH

John Neely Lacon�a, NH

�rendan Neylon Walker, MN

Ron Polgar Elk�ns, WV

M�ke R�ce Walker, MN

Karen R�ch Walker, MN

�arb R�dley Harr�sburg, IL

L�nda Roberts Walker, MN

Ron Rock�s �lackduck, MN

Gary E. Roer�ck Walker, MN

Wade Sandstrom Walker, MN

Tom Schackman Walker, MN

T�m Scherm Elk�ns, WV

John Schl�erman Rutland, VT

Matthew Schomburg Lacon�a, NH

Cathy Slover Harr�sburg, IL

Darr�n Sm�th Walker, MN

��ll Snodgrass Elk�ns, WV

Kev�n Taylor Elk�ns, WV

Tam�e Thompson Cad�llac, MI

Theodore Trombly Rutland, VT

Ernest Tuetken Rutland, VT

Jeremy Vestal Elk�ns, WV

T�m Vez�na Rutland, VT

Jason Walker Lacon�a, NH

Pat Walker Harr�sburg, IL

Nate Watne Walker, MN

Clara Weloth Lacon�a, NH

Steve Wolfst�ch Rutland, VT

Jeff Wood Elk�ns, WV

Matt Woodw�ck Walker, MN

Natasha Woodw�ck Walker, MN

Ralph Yoha� Salem, MO

Ron Zabka Lacon�a, NH

Steven R. Dav�s �berdeen Prov�ng Ground, MD

John Grosman Newtown Square, P�

Robert Hartlove Newtown Square, P�

Jan Polasky Newtown Square, P�

��lly Terry Newtown Square, P�

�lan Zentz Newtown Square, P�

Dean Graham Juneau, �K

Kay Steffey Petersburg, �K

Dave Klym Wash�ngton, DC

Cra�g Murk Yachats, OR

�lv�n �. Watson Laona, WI

�nthony J. Garc�a Laona, WI

�shley �. Culver Laona, WI

Chr�s J. W�tkowsk� Laona, WI

Chr�st�an S. �ronkala Laona, WI

Chr�stopher L. Sm�th Laona, WI

Chr�stopher L. Wh�tman Laona, WI

Cra�g G. Wolfertz Laona, WI

Dana D. M�lton Laona, WI

Dan�el S. Renfrow Laona, WI

Dav�d C. �anfy Laona, WI

Den�se M. Lusc�ous Laona, WI

Donald R. Eaton Laona, WI

Er�c L. H�cks Laona, WI

Er�c M. Genson Laona, WI

Jason C. �r�ggs Laona, WI

Jeremy C. Tolle Laona, WI

John E. Calhoun Laona, WI

Johnny R. Onerhe�m Laona, WI

Joseph M. De�n�nger Laona, WI

Jud�th L. Rozeck Laona, WI

Kelly D. Harr�s Laona, WI

Kr�s L Parad�es Laona, WI

Lanette K. Kuhn Laona, WI

Lawrence D. Ch�ck Laona, WI

Nathan �. �allard Laona, WI

Ryan L. Randolph Laona, WI

Thomas R. Peper Laona, WI

Charles P�erson Nemo, SD

Chr�stopher McCasl�n Nemo, SD

Cody Joyce Nemo, SD

Dedr�c Johnson Nemo, SD

Don �rown Nemo, SD

Donald Sm�th Nemo, SD

Glen Gossett Nemo, SD

Hank Gray Nemo, SD

James �ornman Nemo, SD

James Entrek�n Nemo, SD

Jerr�od Lyons Nemo, SD

Joseph Townsend Nemo, SD

Kev�n L�ttle Nemo, SD

Nathan Fendley Nemo, SD

Phonepas�th Keoounheuane Nemo, SD

Robert Edwards Nemo, SD

Robert Wh�taker Nemo, SD

Ronald L�ght Nemo, SD

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Rusty �artm�er Nemo, SD

Stephone Foster Nemo, SD

�dam Hard�n Coeburn, V�

�dam Thoms Coeburn, V�

�lex Leach Coeburn, V�

�l�sha Johnson Coeburn, V�

�ndre Franc�s Coeburn, V�

�nton�o Geter Coeburn, V�

�nton�o Green Coeburn, V�

�rthur Gooch Coeburn, V�

�artholomew P�erre Coeburn, V�

�etty �arker Coeburn, V�

Chr�s �arker Coeburn, V�

Chr�s Ramey Coeburn, V�

Dav�d Dudley Coeburn, V�

Dav�s Seggars Coeburn, V�

Debb�e Go�ns Coeburn, V�

Deon G�bson Coeburn, V�

Derr�ck Mcphatter Coeburn, V�

Er�ca R�bb�ck Coeburn, V�

Isreal Cooper Coeburn, V�

J�m M�ller Coeburn, V�

John �arker Coeburn, V�

Jon� Hoke Coeburn, V�

Karen Massey Coeburn, V�

Ke�th Lundy Coeburn, V�

Kev�n Wyl�e Coeburn, V�

Martell Wh�te Coeburn, V�

P�erre Harper Coeburn, V�

Randy Flem�ng Coeburn, V�

Regg�e Lass�ter Coeburn, V�

R�cky �lake Coeburn, V�

Rodney Wagner Coeburn, V�

Roy Rhodes Coeburn, V�

Russell G�bson Coeburn, V�

Sean �oe Coeburn, V�

Sean Henderson Coeburn, V�

Shaun Meade Coeburn, V�

Terry �dams Coeburn, V�

Todd S�mmons Coeburn, V�

Tom Culbertson Coeburn, V�

�bner Exantus Frenchburg, KY

�my McCoy Frenchburg, KY

�ndre �locker Frenchburg, KY

�nton�o M�ller Frenchburg, KY

�nton�o S�ngletary Frenchburg, KY

�asem Othman Frenchburg, KY

�ernard Joseph Frenchburg, KY

�ets�e Re�d Frenchburg, KY

�etty �rooks Frenchburg, KY

�ryand Schmucke Frenchburg, KY

Calen V�n�on Frenchburg, KY

Carla Hensley Frenchburg, KY

Carlos Thompson Frenchburg, KY

Cel�a Marsh Frenchburg, KY

Che �orders Frenchburg, KY

Chedner Exantus Frenchburg, KY

Chr�s Moore Frenchburg, KY

Chr�s Ort�z Frenchburg, KY

Chr�st�na Parson Frenchburg, KY

Cl�nton Lee Frenchburg, KY

Col�n Kerr Frenchburg, KY

Dan�el Leonard Frenchburg, KY

Dan�elle Jones Frenchburg, KY

Darrell Cross Frenchburg, KY

Dav�d W�ll�ams Frenchburg, KY

Dav�on L�ston Frenchburg, KY

El�zabeth Lopez Frenchburg, KY

Frank Rogers Frenchburg, KY

George Sarduy Frenchburg, KY

Greg W�ll�ams Frenchburg, KY

Helena Morr�son Frenchburg, KY

Ingram Sparks Frenchburg, KY

Jason Palmer Frenchburg, KY

Jazelle Math�s Frenchburg, KY

Jeff Melkulcok Frenchburg, KY

Jenn�fer Mckenz�e Frenchburg, KY

Jeremy Flem�ng Frenchburg, KY

J�mmy Lamour Frenchburg, KY

Joaqu�n Colon Frenchburg, KY

Joel Ot�s Frenchburg, KY

Jonas George Frenchburg, KY

Jonathan Campbell Frenchburg, KY

Jonathan Lockhart Frenchburg, KY

Joshua Ham�lton Frenchburg, KY

Kenneth Cohen Frenchburg, KY

Kenneth L�ttle Frenchburg, KY

Kent �an�ster Frenchburg, KY

L�nda �ecraft Frenchburg, KY

Marc Joseph Frenchburg, KY

Marcus Hall Frenchburg, KY

Mark ��rchfield Frenchburg, KY

Melv�n Shepherd Frenchburg, KY

M�ke Walker Frenchburg, KY

Nancy Green Frenchburg, KY

Newton Ross Frenchburg, KY

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N�cholas Cors� Frenchburg, KY

Oscar �r�tton Frenchburg, KY

Randell �arber Frenchburg, KY

Rashad Hatcher Frenchburg, KY

Ray Matthews Frenchburg, KY

Ray Mobley Frenchburg, KY

Raymond Chavous Frenchburg, KY

Rayon Hunt Frenchburg, KY

Ready Cap�tal Frenchburg, KY

Red Mas�ngo Frenchburg, KY

R�chard Isler Frenchburg, KY

R�cky �rown Frenchburg, KY

Rosemary Howard Frenchburg, KY

Samuel R�ncon Frenchburg, KY

Sandy Holloway Frenchburg, KY

Sherry Mackl�n Frenchburg, KY

Shyron Dav�s Frenchburg, KY

Sonya Yarber Frenchburg, KY

Stephan�e N�chols Frenchburg, KY

Steve Ja�rala Frenchburg, KY

Steven Kr�eger Frenchburg, KY

Sylv�a R�lowa Frenchburg, KY

Tearra Parker Frenchburg, KY

Thomas Ga�nes Frenchburg, KY

Tor�an Dra�n Frenchburg, KY

Walson Flez�nord Frenchburg, KY

Wh�tney Carter Frenchburg, KY

W�lber Valverde Ram�re Frenchburg, KY

W�ll�am Nauman Frenchburg, KY

�lan Jones Golconda, IL

Chr�s Rossel Golconda, IL

Jason Gu�ce Golconda, IL

Josh Mc�ntyre Golconda, IL

Kory Holman Golconda, IL

Nathan�el Sanchez Golconda, IL

N�kola Komat�na Golconda, IL

�r�an Morr�s Golconda, IL

Er�c Raven Golconda, IL

Chuck Twardowsk� Golconda, IL

James �llen II �r�stol, TN

Charles �arber �r�stol, TN

�aron �eaufort �r�stol, TN

Jam�e �la�sdell �r�stol, TN

Dan�el �obo �r�stol, TN

�ndres �otero �r�stol, TN

Chr�stopher �owers �r�stol, TN

Darren �rown �r�stol, TN

Kat�e �rown �r�stol, TN

Charles Callahan �r�stol, TN

Joseph Dean �r�stol, TN

Qu�ncy Dean �r�stol, TN

John Dewh�rst �r�stol, TN

Jamarcus D�ckerson �r�stol, TN

Jam�e Dunlap �r�stol, TN

Martav�ous Dyer �r�stol, TN

Raymond Edd�ngs �r�stol, TN

Devona Ell�son �r�stol, TN

Just�n F�nk �r�stol, TN

Frank Flenoy �r�stol, TN

Jerry Fowler �r�stol, TN

James Gay �r�stol, TN

Mon�ca Goodman �r�stol, TN

W�ll�am Guess �r�stol, TN

Yenn�ese Gut�errez �r�stol, TN

Glor�a Hall �r�stol, TN

Kyron Harr�son �r�stol, TN

John H�llard �r�stol, TN

James Holden �r�stol, TN

Mark Huffine �r�stol, TN

Charlton Jackson �r�stol, TN

Charles Jefferson �r�stol, TN

Tywanna Joesph �r�stol, TN

�nthony Johnson �r�stol, TN

Jamar� Johnson �r�stol, TN

Robert Johnson �r�stol, TN

Fredr�ck Jones �r�stol, TN

Qu�nton Jones �r�stol, TN

Dav�d Ketterman �r�stol, TN

Kathryn K�pler �r�stol, TN

Cole La�rd �r�stol, TN

George Lane �r�stol, TN

Edd�e L�nnell �r�stol, TN

�lonzo Lomax �r�stol, TN

Marv�n Long �r�stol, TN

R�d�el Lopez �r�stol, TN

Jeremy Malone �r�stol, TN

Jam�son McCa�n �r�stol, TN

Cher�sh McK�bben �r�stol, TN

Jonathan M�lan �r�stol, TN

�nthony M�ller �r�stol, TN

Joseph M�ller �r�stol, TN

Jeremy M�ll�can �r�stol, TN

N�cholas M�relez �r�stol, TN

Matthew M�tchell �r�stol, TN

N�cholas Moss �r�stol, TN

Jarvae Myers �r�stol, TN

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�ngela Owen �r�stol, TN

Demar�o Owens �r�stol, TN

Donn�e Patterson �r�stol, TN

Kr�sten Patterson �r�stol, TN

Ronn�e Patterson �r�stol, TN

Jason Perry �r�stol, TN

Kev�n Perry �r�stol, TN

�r�an Phalen �r�stol, TN

Kendr�ck P�ttman �r�stol, TN

Dav�d Red�ck �r�stol, TN

Vanessa Reese �r�stol, TN

Karen Rob�nson �r�stol, TN

Cl�nt Rose �r�stol, TN

Defavus Ross �r�stol, TN

Tacara Ross �r�stol, TN

Crystal Sands �r�stol, TN

Chr�stopher Sauc�er �r�stol, TN

Kasey Selph �r�stol, TN

D�edr�ck S�mpk�ns �r�stol, TN

Mark Sk�era �r�stol, TN

Curt�s Sm�th, Jr. �r�stol, TN

Lete�sha Sm�th �r�stol, TN

�ernard Sm�th �r�stol, TN

LaShunda Sm�th �r�stol, TN

Joseph Spellman �r�stol, TN

�r�an Stacy �r�stol, TN

�l�ce �arnette �r�stol, TN

Henry Wh�tten �r�stol, TN

Jerome Thomas �r�stol, TN

S�say Tulu �r�stol, TN

�rt�s Vance �r�stol, TN

Leonte Ward �r�stol, TN

James Webb �r�stol, TN

Isaac W�lson �r�stol, TN

�enjam�n Wr�ght �r�stol, TN

Er�c Zw�cker �r�stol, TN

K�mberly Coleman �r�stol, TN

��ll �nderson Frankl�n, NC

�lexander Jam�e Frankl�n, NC

�llen Hyde Frankl�n, NC

�manda Valent�no Frankl�n, NC

�ndrew Earl Frankl�n, NC

�nthony Torr�an Frankl�n, NC

�nton�o Smart Frankl�n, NC

�randon M�ckles Frankl�n, NC

�randon Scr�ven Frankl�n, NC

Chr�s Sc�sm Frankl�n, NC

Chuck Norton Frankl�n, NC

Cory Wr�ght Frankl�n, NC

Dan�el �utler Frankl�n, NC

Dan�el Gunter Frankl�n, NC

Dwayne Rob�nson Frankl�n, NC

Er�c Ch�lders Frankl�n, NC

Gregory F�elds Frankl�n, NC

Jacob Mann�ng Frankl�n, NC

Jenn�fer Shanks Frankl�n, NC

Joe Deppe Frankl�n, NC

John �nto�ne Frankl�n, NC

John Foster Frankl�n, NC

Jonathan D�ckens Frankl�n, NC

Kent G�bson Frankl�n, NC

Kyle �tch�son Frankl�n, NC

Lamar Jones Frankl�n, NC

Lashavous �ost�c Frankl�n, NC

Lazarurs Holl�day Frankl�n, NC

Lee Na�man Frankl�n, NC

Lorenzo Green Frankl�n, NC

Marcus �a�ley Frankl�n, NC

M�ke Henry Frankl�n, NC

Nathan�el Re�d Frankl�n, NC

Raheen Johnson Frankl�n, NC

Thomas Wallace Frankl�n, NC

T�m N�chols Frankl�n, NC

T�tuschr�s Cardona Frankl�n, NC

Yancey Gregory Frankl�n, NC

�aron Crawley Pux�co, MO

�aron Mart�n Pux�co, MO

�lan D�v�ne Pux�co, MO

�l�c�a Vannasdall Pux�co, MO

�my Nash Pux�co, MO

�nthony Corum Pux�co, MO

�en Degerr�e Pux�co, MO

�rad Ne�ghbors Pux�co, MO

Carl Carver Pux�co, MO

Carl�n �lb�on Pux�co, MO

Carolyn Levall Pux�co, MO

Carolyn R�vers Pux�co, MO

Chandra Lew�s Pux�co, MO

Chr�s K�tchen Pux�co, MO

Chr�s Sm�th Pux�co, MO

Chr�st�an Lar�osalba Pux�co, MO

Chr�stopher Hogue Pux�co, MO

Cody Robb�ns Pux�co, MO

Cory Moss Pux�co, MO

Cory Webb Pux�co, MO

Dan�el �urr Pux�co, MO

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Dan�el Chueng Pux�co, MO

Dan�el Ga�nes Pux�co, MO

Dan�el T�dwell Pux�co, MO

Dan�el Tow Pux�co, MO

Dan�el W�ll�ams Pux�co, MO

Dan�elle Coll�ns Pux�co, MO

Daryl Vaughn Pux�co, MO

Derek Howard Pux�co, MO

Der�ck Sull�van Pux�co, MO

D�anna Hundelt Pux�co, MO

Don R�ggle Pux�co, MO

Drake Coleman Pux�co, MO

Dust�n Wedd Pux�co, MO

Er�n �eeghly Pux�co, MO

Frank Havr�lla Pux�co, MO

Gregory Estrada Pux�co, MO

Jacob Taylor Pux�co, MO

Jake Halkola Pux�co, MO

James �rumguard Pux�co, MO

James Johnson Pux�co, MO

James Lamontagne Pux�co, MO

Jared Fattmann Pux�co, MO

Jason �ust�n Pux�co, MO

Jason Short Pux�co, MO

Jeffrey Juergens Pux�co, MO

Jenn�fer Roberts Pux�co, MO

Jeremy Young Pux�co, MO

Jerry Cr�der Pux�co, MO

Jerry Zahn Pux�co, MO

Jesse Wh�ttle Pux�co, MO

Jess�e M�ze Pux�co, MO

Joey G�llam Pux�co, MO

John Conrad Pux�co, MO

John Dunn�vant Pux�co, MO

Jonathan L�psey Pux�co, MO

Jonathan Wheel�s Pux�co, MO

Josh Happy Pux�co, MO

Josh Matkosky Pux�co, MO

Josh Morgan Pux�co, MO

Josh Sm�th Pux�co, MO

Joshua D�ckey Pux�co, MO

Joshua Genenbacher Pux�co, MO

Just�n Oldham Pux�co, MO

Just�n Stepp Pux�co, MO

Kaleb Sh�pman Pux�co, MO

Ke�th Lang Pux�co, MO

Ken�th Desl�ne Pux�co, MO

Kenny Spr�nkles Pux�co, MO

Lee �radley Pux�co, MO

Lew�n Nance Pux�co, MO

Marqu�s Montgomery Pux�co, MO

Matthew Salsberry Pux�co, MO

Math�eu H�nds Pux�co, MO

Maureen Schoor Pux�co, MO

Mel�ssa �eckner Pux�co, MO

M�chael Turner Pux�co, MO

N�chol�na Lang Pux�co, MO

Ralph �radshaw Pux�co, MO

R�cky McLean Pux�co, MO

Robert �arth Pux�co, MO

Robert Waldner Pux�co, MO

Ronn�e Delapp Pux�co, MO

Ryan �rnett Pux�co, MO

Sarah Wood Pux�co, MO

Scott Stephenson Pux�co, MO

Steven Trudeau Pux�co, MO

Terry Crum Pux�co, MO

Thomas Dodd Pux�co, MO

T�mothy F�nley Pux�co, MO

Trent �aldw�n Pux�co, MO

Troy Kennedy Pux�co, MO

Ty Peterson Pux�co, MO

V�ncent G�an�no Pux�co, MO

V�rg�l Emery Pux�co, MO

Walt Dansby Pux�co, MO

Wendell Cl�nton Pux�co, MO

W�ll�am Hopk�ns Pux�co, MO

W�ll�am L�ghtner Pux�co, MO

W�ll�am L�kes Pux�co, MO

W�ll�e Johnson Pux�co, MO

Zane Cavender Pux�co, MO

�aron �ush Royal, �R

�keem Gordon Royal, �R

Calcolm Haney Royal, �R

Cand�ce Young Royal, �R

Cedr�ck Holland Royal, �R

Chall�s S�mms Royal, �R

Chas�ty Jones Royal, �R

Cheryl Volpert Royal, �R

Chr�stopher Fonner Royal, �R

Dav�d Holzl Royal, �R

Dav�d Savo�e Royal, �R

Don Woods Royal, �R

Glor�a Graydon Royal, �R

Gregory Haskett Royal, �R

Gregory Lumpk�n Royal, �R

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Haskell Church Royal, �R

James Ward Royal, �R

Jam�n �llen Royal, �R

Jeffrey �rumfield Royal, �R

Jenn�fer Johnson Royal, �R

Jeremy Harr�s Royal, �R

Joseph Coll�ns Royal, �R

Kelv�n M�ddleton Royal, �R

Kendr�ck �llen Royal, �R

Kerry Jones Royal, �R

Mathew Osor�o Royal, �R

Napoleon Thomas Royal, �R

Onter�o �rooks Royal, �R

Qu�nton Potter Royal, �R

Rashad Perk�ns Royal, �R

R�chey May Royal, �R

Roder�ck Hood Royal, �R

Shawn George Royal, �R

Todd Thornberry Royal, �R

Fred G�lmore P�ne Knot, KY

�aron Swegles P�ne Knot, KY

�dam �rock P�ne Knot, KY

�lan �reshear P�ne Knot, KY

�mber Wh�taker P�ne Knot, KY

�nthony Hoover P�ne Knot, KY

�enjam�n Ort�z P�ne Knot, KY

�obby Nelson P�ne Knot, KY

�randon Thacker P�ne Knot, KY

�ra�n Gr�er P�ne Knot, KY

Chr�stopher Johnson P�ne Knot, KY

Chr�stopher Leophard P�ne Knot, KY

Chr�stopher N�cely P�ne Knot, KY

Cra�g ��ller P�ne Knot, KY

Curt�s Mack P�ne Knot, KY

Cynth�a Koch P�ne Knot, KY

Dan�el �lunk P�ne Knot, KY

Deon M�lls P�ne Knot, KY

Don Waters P�ne Knot, KY

Dust�n Walters P�ne Knot, KY

El�za Foley P�ne Knot, KY

Enr�que Doby P�ne Knot, KY

George T�sdale P�ne Knot, KY

Gregory Cornel�us P�ne Knot, KY

Hosea Taylor P�ne Knot, KY

James Hov�s P�ne Knot, KY

James Pr�tchett P�ne Knot, KY

Jason �urrow P�ne Knot, KY

Jason M�ller P�ne Knot, KY

Jean Leebr�ck P�ne Knot, KY

Jerem�ah Hudson P�ne Knot, KY

Jer� Engl�sh P�ne Knot, KY

Jess�ca Howard P�ne Knot, KY

Joe Nafz�nger P�ne Knot, KY

Jonathan Gray P�ne Knot, KY

Jonathon W�ll�ams P�ne Knot, KY

Joseph Stanfill P�ne Knot, KY

Joseph W�lson P�ne Knot, KY

Joshua �enson P�ne Knot, KY

Just�n Temple P�ne Knot, KY

Juwanna Sampson P�ne Knot, KY

Kendall �arnes P�ne Knot, KY

Kur Kur P�ne Knot, KY

Ladale Cole P�ne Knot, KY

Leonda Moffett P�ne Knot, KY

Matthew Campbell P�ne Knot, KY

Mel�ssa Gumm P�ne Knot, KY

M�chael Lee P�ne Knot, KY

M�chael Moorman P�ne Knot, KY

N�cholas Dav�s P�ne Knot, KY

N�cholas Graves P�ne Knot, KY

Perry R�pple P�ne Knot, KY

Persephone �rewer P�ne Knot, KY

Quran M�zell P�ne Knot, KY

Randy Shepherd P�ne Knot, KY

Reynard Turner P�ne Knot, KY

R�chard Qu�ntan�lla P�ne Knot, KY

Robert Nutter P�ne Knot, KY

Robert W�ll�ams P�ne Knot, KY

Rose Epps P�ne Knot, KY

Ryan Meadows P�ne Knot, KY

Shelley Thompson P�ne Knot, KY

Stephane �radfield P�ne Knot, KY

T�mothy Harr�s P�ne Knot, KY

Troy K�ng P�ne Knot, KY

Valeska L�ttle P�ne Knot, KY

Yaner�s �dames P�ne Knot, KY

Yol �. Wol P�ne Knot, KY

Johnny Mutum Chadron, NE

Jamal Zeno Chadron, NE

Lavere Oster Chadron, NE

Lev� Dobbs Chadron, NE

Dom�n�c Frankl�n Chadron, NE

Mark Frey Chadron, NE

Jason Devose Chadron, NE

Choul Luel Chadron, NE

Gus Thompson Chadron, NE

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�r�an K�zer Chadron, NE

J�m Potts P�sgah Forest, NC

�ndrew Wallace P�sgah Forest, NC

�nton�o McCla�n P�sgah Forest, NC

�nv�a Sanders P�sgah Forest, NC

�enn�e Eller P�sgah Forest, NC

�rock Goff P�sgah Forest, NC

�ryan Cooper P�sgah Forest, NC

Carl Jackson P�sgah Forest, NC

Carol K�ll�an P�sgah Forest, NC

Chr�s Moore P�sgah Forest, NC

Chr�st�na Malave P�sgah Forest, NC

Corey Young P�sgah Forest, NC

Dav�d �tk�ns P�sgah Forest, NC

Dav�d Cho�ce P�sgah Forest, NC

Dav�d Trammell P�sgah Forest, NC

Demar�o �ethel P�sgah Forest, NC

Devon Pr�ngle P�sgah Forest, NC

D�ane Flynn P�sgah Forest, NC

Don Ihlenfeldt P�sgah Forest, NC

Er�c Thomas P�sgah Forest, NC

Frank Ehasz P�sgah Forest, NC

Garland R�ddle P�sgah Forest, NC

Herman �lston P�sgah Forest, NC

H�lton �ennett P�sgah Forest, NC

Jacob McGonagle P�sgah Forest, NC

Jason Owens P�sgah Forest, NC

Jeffrey McFayden P�sgah Forest, NC

Jerome W�ll�ams P�sgah Forest, NC

Jesse Thomas P�sgah Forest, NC

J�ll �aker P�sgah Forest, NC

John Hundley P�sgah Forest, NC

John Massey P�sgah Forest, NC

Jonathan Ramos P�sgah Forest, NC

Josefa Franco P�sgah Forest, NC

Kelly Hales P�sgah Forest, NC

Ken Fahey P�sgah Forest, NC

Kenny �erryh�ll P�sgah Forest, NC

Kev�n �rown P�sgah Forest, NC

K�p Phebus P�sgah Forest, NC

Larry P�gett P�sgah Forest, NC

Marque Jackson P�sgah Forest, NC

M�ke Coren P�sgah Forest, NC

Ruben Santamar�a P�sgah Forest, NC

Terrance Conyers P�sgah Forest, NC

T�m Yark�ewecz P�sgah Forest, NC

Tyrone Jones P�sgah Forest, NC

M�les �lachly P�sgah Forest, NC

Frank Stroman P�sgah Forest, NC

Robert Grubbs P�sgah Forest, NC

Jonathan Ramos P�sgah Forest, NC

Patr�ck Garc�a Gl�de, OR

�aron Dean Gl�de, OR

�dam Veale Gl�de, OR

�lex �osch Gl�de, OR

�manda Rau Gl�de, OR

�ndrew Carr Gl�de, OR

�ndrew McStott Gl�de, OR

�nthony �runelle Gl�de, OR

�arry Hasty Gl�de, OR

�enjam�n Ornel�as Gl�de, OR

�r�an Marquard Gl�de, OR

Cassandra Needham Gl�de, OR

Chr�s L�nk Gl�de, OR

Clyde Johnson Gl�de, OR

Cra�g Jackson Gl�de, OR

Da�sy Rodr�guez Gl�de, OR

Dam�on Ort�z Gl�de, OR

Drew Knee Gl�de, OR

Dust�n Jenn�ngs Gl�de, OR

Heather �eacom Gl�de, OR

Jason �em�s Gl�de, OR

Jed Getman Gl�de, OR

Jered Halvorsen Gl�de, OR

Jess�ca �ates Gl�de, OR

John Eberle Gl�de, OR

Just�n Holton Gl�de, OR

Ke�th F�elds Gl�de, OR

Kelly Rudger Gl�de, OR

Ken Lowe Gl�de, OR

Kev�n Moore Gl�de, OR

Krystal �rown Gl�de, OR

Mel�ssa H�me Gl�de, OR

M�chelle Petr�ch Gl�de, OR

M�ke �oll�nger Gl�de, OR

M�ke Wools Gl�de, OR

M�tch Ell�ot Gl�de, OR

Nathan�el K�nney Gl�de, OR

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�renda S. Mandella

Carl �. Mar�nello

�mber O. Markey

Lawrence Marley, Jr.

Er�ka M. Marrero

�ust�n J. Mart�n

Myrt�s C. Mart�n

Patr�c�a �. Mart�n

Wanda C. Mart�n

�r�an Mart�nez

Effie J. Mart�nez

Rae �nn S. Mart�no

L�nda M. Massenburg

John P. McCrossen

El�zabeth D. Mc

G�lberry

Cathy �. Mccardle

Ray �. Mcclanahan

Susan T. Mccloskey

Mar�e L. Mccoy

Ir�sh L. Mccray

�nthony J. Mccrossen

Luc�nda �. Mccrossen

Kath� P. Mcdonald

Rose D. Mcdonald

Kenneth �. Mcduffie, Jr.

Sheron �. Mcgary

�ngela L. Mcgee

Daul�ne Mcg�ll

Donna C. Mcgowan

Terrance D. Mcgu�re

Mary �. Mckenna

Velva P. Mck�nsey

V�ctor�a M. Mclaur�n

Hazle L. Mcm�ller

Wanda R. Mealey

�nthony Melancon

Carol �. Melancon

Shelda T. Melancon

Rose M. Menesses

Jan�ce W. Mercadal

Tracy S. Merc�er

Carolyn T. Merrell

�eryl �nn Merr�tt

Carlos Nmn Metaxas

�el�nda S. Meyer

Del�sa L. Meyers

El�zabeth �ar

M�ddlebrooks

Sand�e S. M�kell

�ernetta W�ll�ams

M�lburn

Floyd M�les, Jr.

Troy L. M�les

Dana M�ller

Marlene M. M�ller

Rhonda M�ller

Gary �. M�llet

�ndr�a M. M�lton

R�chard M�nella

Olev�a T. M�nor

J�ll S. M�randa

Peter J. M�randa

Ernest J. M�ranne, Jr.

Florence E. M�tchell

Pamela W. M�tchell

Sylv�a J. M�tchell

�ngelee �. Moffett

Rosemary �. Mo�ty

Earl�ne R. Molero

Frank D. Molero

Karen P. Monju

L�sa L. Monn�er

Lorna K. Monroe

M�chael J. Monson

Ignat�us N. Montalbano

Sharon C. Montalbano

Edgar E. Montalvo

K�mberly Surbeck Montz

Ellen �. Moore

Sherma�ne �. Moore

Vercy S. Moore

Lester Morgan, Jr.

Horace Morgan

She�la M. Morgan

�arbara J. Morl�er

�ndrea D. Morr�son

Karen K. Morr�son

Jul�e S. Morse

Lesl�e V. Morton

Fredd�e �. Moses

Cher�e M. Mouton

Helen Mubarak �ssad

D�ane G. Mule

Dan�el �. Muller

�nna M. Mumfrey

Dav�d J. Mumfrey

Jul�a �. Murphy

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�ubrey C. Murray

Franc�ne R. Murray

Joann Murrell

Cheryl E. Musacch�a

Irw�n Myles III

Sh�rley �. Nash

L�sa M. Natal

Godw�n O. Ndukwe

W�ll�e J. Neapoll�oun, Jr.

D�anne �. Neese

Veron�ca Nellon H�ll

Roy Harold Nelson, Jr.

Mary Lou Newton

�manda N. Nguyen

Chr�st�ne N. Nguyen

Jul�e Trang Nguyen

Le Thu Th� Nguyen

Marc�a Hong Nguyen

Myloc Th� Nguyen

Tam Thanh T Nguyen

Thuy Thu Nguyen

Tr� H. Nguyen

Karen Ledet N�chol

L�nda F. N�cholson

Ethel W. Noel

Gerald�ne M. Norbert

Susan D. Norwood

�etty Jean Nunez

L�nda G. Nunez

Sandra J. Nunez

Den�se Nunnery

Lor� O Ne�l

John F. Occh�p�nt�

Donna M. Oddo

Cheryl Ogunbor

K�mberly T. Ol�ver

Kenneth J. Ordes

T�na Pr�ola Or�ll�on

Jul�us J. Oswald, Jr.

Earlene L. Owens

Reg�na V. Owens

James M. Palazzo

Cathy D. Palermo

Yolanda S. Palmer

Sh�rley M. Palmer�

Ga�l H. Para

Dav�d J. Parent

Joyce M. Parent

Ronald Joseph Parent

V�ncent J. Parent�

Sharon M. Parker

Sonja L. Parker

Ga�l M. Parnell

L�nda C. Passafume

Stephan�e C. Paternostro

Karen M. Paul

Mark S. Paul

Cynth�a G. Pearson

Eugene G. Pecoraro

Cheryl �. Pedeaux

Sh�rley D. Pellegr�n�

Jul�a M. Pendergast

Den�se M. Pendergraft

Carol �. Peperone

Paul C. Pep�ton

Dav�d Perez

Glenda J. Perez

Jud�th V. Perez

L�nda L. Perez

Joseph Per�no, Jr.

Jan�ce G. Per�no

Cynth�a D. Perk�ns

Tranell S. Perrault

James C. Peters

Kourtney M. Peters

Chr�stopher S. Petersen

J�ll M. Pett�ng�ll

L�nda K. Peyton

De�dre V. Ph�ll�ps

Sharon Ph�ll�ps

Yolanda E. Ph�ll�ps

�my S. P�azza

Chr�sty C. P�chon

Georg�a R. P�chon

�dr�enne �. P�cou

Nancy D. P�erce

Shylonda D. P�erce

Mon�ca R. P�erre

Paulette J. P�erre

Ke�th H. P�ner

Susan H. P�tre

Patr�c�a J. P�ttman

Rebecca �. P�zz�tola

�r�an J. Plauche

L�sa R. Plem�ng

Terr� L. Plunkett

Joanne �. Poche

�nthony D. Polak

Cynth�a M. Pol�te

Kel�sha M. Polk

Charles E. Polleck

R�chard P. Ponset�, Jr.

Theodore J. Ponset�

Edsel W. Poole

Chr�st�ne R. Porche

Darlene K. Porche

Susan C. Porte

Thomas �. Porte

Mary �. Porter

Deborah J. Post

Wanda Dugue Pouncy

Juan�ta J. Pounds

Kelly S. Powell

Cyr�ll �. Pratt�n�

Kathy M. Preyan

W�ll�ams

Janeen L. Pr�ce

Mon�que G. Pr�ce

Charles D. Pr�mm

Jesse Pr�ndle, Jr.

�nthony Pr�ola

Dale M. Pr�tchett

�n�ta Prosper

Deborah L. Pryor

Sheryl �. Quetant

Des�ree M. Rachal

�r�an G. Rafferty

El�zabeth W. Rafferty

Cheryl �. Ragas

Verna C. Rahman

L�nda M. Ra�ney

Fel�c�a �. Ram�e

Veron�ca �. Randazzo

�renda G. Randle

Sh�rlean Randolph

She�la E. Ratcl�ff

Luc�lle L. Rautenberg

�ngela M. Ray

Donna �. Ray

D�ann G. Raymond

�lfred�a �. Recasner

Dorothy M. Recasner

L�nda Reed Jordan

Grace R. Reed

Jan�ce Reed

M�chelle D. Reed

Jerr� L. Reeves

Susan L. Regg�o

Joseph Reg�ster

Joyce H � R Re�ne

Hugh J. Re�nhardt

Marcus Re�nhold

El�zabeth M. Re�s

Gwendolyn S. Resendez

Edw�n L. Reso

Debra L. Rhodes

Patr�c�a �nn Rholdon

Peggy �. R�card

��lly J. R�ch, Jr.

D�anne M. R�chard

Janet R. R�chard

Lou�se T. R�chard

Nelree J. R�chards

Duroncela M. R�chardson

Gayle J. R�chardson

Jeanette Jane R�chardson

Monya �. R�chardson

Debra P�erre R�cks

Mark �. R�cks

�renda S. R�ebold

Jeffrey R�gg�o

��mee K. R�ley

Helen F. R�ley

N�cole K. R�ley

Rosal�nd R�ley

Sonya R�olo

Carolyn �. R�poll

Susan H. Roberts

Ella R. Robertson

L�sha �. Robertson

Sharyn �. Rob�chaux

Ernel M. Rob�n

�ndrea D. Rob�nson

Elveen E. Rob�nson

Reg�nat. Rob�nson

Donna J. Rock

K�m R. Rodr�gue

Mar�e C. Rodr�gue

Penny S. Rodr�gue

W�lfredo Rodr�guez

Robles

Charlotte W. Rodr�guez

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Roseanna M. Rodr�guez

Myles E. Roel�ng

Mar�an F. Rogers

Vernella W. Rogers

Tracey L. Roll�ns

Gwendolyn D. Rolstad

Marlene S. Roma�n

Debra �. Roman

Ga�l R. Rome

Clara M. Roques

�lma L. Rosemond

Valer�e P. Rosemond

Sheryl L. Ross

�ndre E. Rosselot

T�na M. Rosselot

Kathleen �. Roussel

Ga�l D. Rousseve

Margaret �. Rowley

D�ane S. Roy

Gregory S. Roy

Gary L. Rub�ns

Tamara W. Rugon

Star G. Ru�z

�nn�e R. Rumley �r�ggs

Terrance E. Ruppel

Susan O. Rushon

Er�ka Russell

Robert Russell

Scott P. Russell

L�sette Lopez Ruth

John J. Sal�sbury,

Jr. Deneen Samples

Frances L. Sandbothe

Trudy C. Sandefer

Genev�eve M. Sander

Karol Sanders

�r�an C. Sanford

Evelyn R. Sanford

Kathleen W. Sansalvador

Rochelle D. Saunders

Gregory J. Savo�e

V�ctor W. Sawyer III

Kurt �. Scales

Mar�an W. Scales

�arbara W. Scheaffer

Margaret F. Sch�ro

D�ane Y. Schle�fste�n

�lan J. Schluter

Gladys C. Schluter

�lbert L. Schm�derer, Jr.

Jenny M. Schm�derer

Chr�st�na M. Schm�dt

Dan�el �. Schm�dt

Jeffrey E. Schm�dt

D�ane Schm�t

R�chard E. Schr�effer

Elma T. Schubert

Mary E. Sc�ambra

Judy T. Sc�p�o

Carolyn �. Sc�v�cque

�ud�e L. Scott,

Jr. Carol �. Scott

Debb�e �. Scott

Fre�da H. Scott

Gregory C. Scott

Terrell James Scott

Vall�re I. Scott

Rosella C. Seaberry

Lorna R. Seals

Denn�s L. Secketa

Gaynel M. Se�bert

Dan�el �. Senn

Dav�d J. Ser�o

W�ll�am J. Sever�ng

S�mone D. Seymour

�dams

Susan Shambra

Jan�ce Sharett

Dewey F. Sharp

Edmonds. Sharp

Kathleen W. Sharp

Mary V. Shaw

Georg�a J. Shepherd

James C. Sheppard

Cather�ne D. Sherlock

Cather�ne R. Sh�flett

Susan L. Showalter

Carolyn S�bley

N�cholas P. S�como II

Glor�a L. S�egel

�r�dget F. S�egfr�ed

Cynth�a H. S�mon

Dorothy J. S�mon

Jane M. S�mon

John �. S�moneaux

Ella Mary S�ms Gale

Deona W. S�ngleton

Thomas F. S�sk

Janet D. Slav�ch

Carolyn D. Small

�n�ta Rae Sm�th

�etty M. Sm�th

Donna L. Sm�th

Ethel Otk�ns Sm�th

Glor�a R. Sm�th

Harold J. Sm�th

Helena Clark Sm�th

James E. Sm�th

L�nda H. Sm�th

Lynell Dugue Sm�th

Paul�ne F. Sm�th

Ryan J. Sm�th

V�ck�e C. Sm�th

M�chael �. Sn�pes

Karen J. Snow

Marlo Solomon

She�la �. Son�at R�ley

S�lver N. Southall

Patt� Sparrow

D�ane �. Speaks

Edward L. Spears

E�leen C. Spears

Gerald Dwayne Spears

Kenyetta R. Spears

Donna L. Speed

Randy L. Speed

�l�ce �. St �ngelo

Jenn�fer H. St Cla�r

Stacy L. St Cla�r

Sue C. St P�erre

�ernard F. Stacey

L�sa G. Stafford

Conn�e L. Stanchec

Charles John Stensrud

Deborah D. Stephens

Joyce Santaana Steverson

Kelmer L. Steverson

�nn�e T. Stewart

�rl�cha M. Stewart

Ga�l �. Stewart

Sen�tra T. Stewart

Stephan�e L. Stewart

Scott R. St�ffler

Claudette �. St�lls

Jacquelyn S. Stokes

Cynth�a K. Stoltz

J�m J. Stone

Jos�e Stovall

Lero� C. Stovall

Ellen P. Stra�n

Cather�ne V. Stratton

Glenda G. Str�ngfield

Larry J. Str�ngfield

Shar� �nne Stuntz

Robert Charles Sturg�s

Cynth�a J. Suarez

James L. Suddeth, Jr.

E�leen S. Sull�van

Patr�cka C. Summers

Dor�s S. Sykes

Donna L. Szura

Shel�a M. Tabb

Randall K. Tabor

Patr�c�a D. Talbot

Howard P. Tamborella

Deborah G. Tatum

Cra�g J. Tauz�n

Edward H. Taylor IV

Ke�th �. Taylor, Sr.

Charma�ne W. Taylor

Gregory Taylor

Gr�selda L. Taylor

Karen C. Th�ac

Glen G. Th�bodeaux

Joyce M. Th�bodeaux

Kathleen �. Th�bodeaux

Lynn W. Th�bodeaux

Terry J. Th�bodeaux

W�lbert Th�bodeaux

�obb�e F. Thomas

Jo �nn Thomas

Robert �. Thomas

Wanda J. Thomas

�ernadette S. Thompson

Claud�a Thompson

Robert J. Thomson

�everly D. Thornton

Karen S. T�mmons

Zer�ta J. T�mpson

Harr�ette �. Toll�ver

Margaret Toll�ver

Douglas F. Toomey

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Trac�e H. Towns

Tommy T�en Tran

Donna M. Trascher

Theresa L. Trentacoste

Theresa D. Tr�con

H�en Q. Tr�nh

Patr� �. Tropez

Paul �. Trotter

Cather�ne �. Tru�tt

Jan�ce Tucker

Marc�e �. Tureaud

Resan �. Turk

Jud�th �. Turley

Randal C. Turley

Johnny C Turner

Carey M. Turner

Dav�d M. Turner

Dorothy W. Turner

Lyd�a �. Turner

Patr�ck M. Turner

W�ll�am L. Turner

Mel�nda H. Tyler

Lorenzo Tyson

K�rt H. Ulfers

Paul D. Unw�n

Randall G. Urban

Colette R. Usner

Wanda �nn Uss�n

Jeffrey M. Vaccaro

Cynth�a R. Valent�ne

Chr�st�ne G. Vallelungo

Deborah G. Vanarsdale

R�chard �. Vanarsdale

Robert H. Varnau

Raymond C. Varner

Ruben P. Vaughn, Jr.

Mary L. Vaughn

Lorra�nel. Veal

Joann R. Verges

Juan�ta D. V�dato

Joseph �. V�tale III

�manda T. Vu

Steven Vu

�renda P. Wagner

Den�se V. Walker

Greta L. Walker

Hannah L. Walker

John L. Walker

Yolanda D. Wallace

Patr�c�a �. Walsh

Cynth�a M. Walters

Cather�na C. Wan

Robert Ward

T�ffany �. Ward

Darryl Ware

Susan N. Wartberg

Florence Wash�ngton

�a�ley

Evelyn H. Wash�ngton

L�nda H. Wawak

Joseph V. Weaver

Yvonne S. Weaver

Deborah D. Webb

Sheba P. Wedepohl

Pearl S. Weems

Steven �. We�denbacher

�lan Welchley

Patr�ck J. Welchley

Jud�th D. Welcker

�l�sa R. Wells

K�m W. Wells

Lor�e Wells

�onn�e E. Werner

Irene M. Weston

Sherr�ll L. Wheeler

Cheryl L. Wh�te

Dedr�a �. Wh�te

M�chael �. Wh�te

W�lma F. Wh�te

�dab Wh�tfield

�lma R. Wh�t�ng

Lou�s �. W�eland

Carla P. W�ll�ams

Chr�stopher �. W�ll�ams

Den�que S. W�ll�ams

D�anne W�ll�ams

Dor�s E. W�ll�ams

Ela�ne M. W�ll�ams

Ella �. W�ll�ams

Erroll M. W�ll�ams

Faye L. W�ll�ams

Kendra S. W�ll�ams

K�m M. W�ll�ams

Marg�e W�ll�ams

Mary S. W�ll�ams

Melan�e �. W�ll�ams

Pamela J. W�ll�ams

Rhonda H. W�ll�ams

Sandra S. W�ll�ams

Sandra W. W�ll�ams

Sherr� W�ll�ams

Tanya C. W�ll�ams

Deborah R. W�lson

Derr�ce G. W�lson

Fay H. W�lson

Mar�an J. W�lson

M�chael D. W�lson

Warren C. W�lson

T�ffany �. W�mberly

Lesl�e D. W�nburn

D�m�tr� C. W�nchester

Cheryl �. W�nder

Renna W�ngate

Cor�nne M�ller W�ngerter

Georg�ana R. W�nters

Sher� �. Wolz

Darryl K. Womac

Katr�na Denes�a Womble

Esther E. Wood

James D. Wood

T�mothy T. Wood

Roxann M. Woodfork

�l�sh�a M. Woods

Glor�a S. Woods�de

Mary R. Wooley

Pamela S. Wynn

Joyce �. Yoe

James L. York, Jr.

Helen W. Young

E�leen Hofr�cht

Youngblood

M�chael J. Zer�ngue

Deborah L. Z�mmer

Margaret G. Z�mmer

James E. Z�mmerman

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Office of the Chief Information Officer

Thomas J. �nton�ch, Kansas C�ty, MO

Kelly �rooks Temple, TX

Patr�ck �uck Nacogdoches, TX

Clov�s Caldwell, Jr. Greenwood, MS Joyce

E. Capps Kansas C�ty, MO

�ess�e Carter Pearl, MS

Jeffre R. Claunch, Kansas C�ty, MO

Nancy Crenshaw Columbus, MS

Eva Dear Jackson, MS

Raymond G. Doakes Kansas C�ty, MO

Dan�el Dresser St. Lou�s, MO

Gordon Durfl�nger (Ret�red) Fort Coll�ns, CO

Jesse Edwards II Hatt�esburg, MS

Carolyn G. Ewell Kansas C�ty, MO

Carolyn Founta�n Jackson, MS

Myra F. Garner Kansas C�ty, MO

Carol �. Gregg Kansas C�ty, MO

Janet L. Guyer Kansas C�ty, MO

Theresa Harts �lexandr�a, L�

Conn�e J. Hawk�nson Kansas C�ty, MO

Tr�c�a Hayes �lexandr�a, L�

D�x�e Hebert �lexandr�a, L�

D�anne Hord Kansas C�ty, MO

Gary L. Hunsley Kansas C�ty, MO

Ol�v�a Jones Jackson, MS

Ronn�e L. Jones Kansas C�ty, MO

D�ane Kamm St. Lou�s, MO

Scott L�ndsay �lexandr�a, L�

Dan�el M. Loredo Kansas C�ty, MO

�shley M�ller Jackson, MS

Karen D. M�ller Kansas C�ty, MO

Ga�l M�lls New �lbany, MS

�everly M�n�ca Temple, TX

John F. M�thelavage Kansas C�ty, MO

Susan Moore Wash�ngton, DC

Cra�g R. Morr�son Kansas C�ty, MO

Gary E. Nelson Kansas C�ty, MO

Ruth Patr�ck Jackson, MS

Cathy Pearson Kansas C�ty, MO

John Prett� St. Lou�s, MO

Tom Powe Jackson, MS

�. Frank Ramsey �lexandr�a, L�

Larry J. Reynolds Kansas C�ty, MO

Judy Rhoades Kansas C�ty, MO

M�chael S. Rodgers Kansas C�ty, MO

Stephen T. Schaub Kansas C�ty, MO

Greg �. Schm�tz Kansas C�ty, MO

Rebecca Schreckenghaust Kansas C�ty, MO

�nna Sk�nner Jackson, MS

Ger� J. Sm�ley Kansas C�ty, MO

Kath� Sm�th Kansas C�ty, MO

R�ckey N. Sm�th Kansas C�ty, MO

Charles Strusz Oxford, MS

Susan �. Swanner Kansas C�ty, MO

Dav�d Thomas, Jr. Jackson, MS

M�chael Thomas Fort Coll�ns, CO

Robert E. Thompson Kansas C�ty, MO

�rmando V�lla Corpus Chr�st�, TX

Pam Weber Fort Coll�ns, CO

�r�an Walker �lexandr�a, L�

�r�an D. Walker Kansas C�ty, MO

�arbara We�ss Fort Coll�ns, CO

Steve W�lson Fort Coll�ns, CO

Phyll�s Yearby �lexandr�a, L�

Research, Education and Economics Agricultural Research Service

Edgar G. K�ng Stonev�lle, MS

James �radley �eltsv�lle, MD

Joseph Garbar�no Wash�ngton, DC

Patr�ck �arry �eltsv�lle, MD

Larry Cullumber �eltsv�lle, MD

Dav�d Love �eltsv�lle, MD

Karen Yezek �eltsv�lle, MD

Sue Rable �eltsv�lle, MD

Rob�n Ward �eltsv�lle, MD

Lyn �uchanan �eltsv�lle, MD

Karen �rownell �eltsv�lle, MD

M�chael �utler �eltsv�lle, MD

Joan �aker �eltsv�lle, MD

�arry Johnson �eltsv�lle, MD

Frank K�ng �eltsv�lle, MD

�rch�e Tucker Stonev�lle, MS

Terry Krutz Stonev�lle, MS

Darrell W�ll�amson Stonev�lle, MS

Debra Magee Stonev�lle, MS

Carolyn Norqu�st Stonev�lle, MS

Er�ca Jones Stonev�lle, MS

H�lda Roberts Stonev�lle, MS

Sonja Tucker Stonev�lle, MS

R�ta Keel�ng Stonev�lle, MS

J. Patr�ck Jordan New Orleans, L�

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Harry Solhjoo New Orleans, L�

Patr�c�a W�nston New Orleans, L�

Dawn Reed New Orleans, L�

M�chael Dowd New Orleans, L�

John Dyer New Orleans, L�

Ed Cleveland New Orleans, L�

Jeff Cary New Orleans, L�

Thomas Klasson New Orleans, L�

D�ane Eggert �eltsv�lle, MD

T�mothy �. R�nehart Poplarv�lle, MS

Cec�l T. Pounders, Jr. Poplarv�lle, MS

Glenn �. Fa�n Poplarv�lle, MS

Ned C. Edwards, Jr. Poplarv�lle, MS

Dav�d W. �oyd, Jr. Poplarv�lle, MS

James M. Sp�ers Poplarv�lle, MS

Susan Herr�n Poplarv�lle, MS

Ray W�ll�ford Stonev�lle, MS

Carlean Horton Stonev�lle, MS

Ronald H�pp Stonev�lle, MS

Rural Development

Sean Le �lanc �m�te, L�

Debra �. Redfearn �lexandr�a, L�

Yvonne R. Emerson �lexandr�a, L�

Karen G. Nard�n� �lexandr�a, L�

Dorothy �. Montgomery Ind�anola, MS

Deborah �. Lynn H�ll Jackson, MS

Lorr�e �. Easterl�ng Gulfport, MS

�r�an S. W�les St�llwater, OK

She�la M. Feely Starkv�lle, MS

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Acknowledgements

We espec�ally thank Cecilia Matthews, USD�, Employee Recogn�t�on Program Manager,

Anita Adkins, USD�, Performance Management Program Manager, Off�ce of Human

Cap�tal Management, and the �gency Employee Recogn�t�on Program Coord�nators, for

the�r months of ded�cated efforts �n preparat�on for the ceremony.

Special Thanks are extended to all who have contr�buted to our Program.

Office of Human Capital Management

Donna Carter

Rural Housing Service

Charlene Baker

Farm Service Agency

Audrey Armstrong, Mary Tjeerdsma, Tonya Willis

Office of Executive Secretariat

Kwame Lake

Office of Executive Services

Kerry Gorton

Office of Communications

Lonnie Thomas, Tom Witham, George Avalos, Cheryl Normile, Mansy Pullen, Kevin

Conner, Ron Hall, and other members of OC

Caterers

Milloffs Catering

Florist

Birds

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United States Department of Agriculture Employee Recognition Program Coordinators

(Front Row, left to right) Harr�et Taylor, Deborah Cr�te, �ecky �ell, Cec�l�a Matthews,

�ernadette M�ller, Jo-�n �ffr�ca, �ngela Kelly (Back row, left to right) Pete Rockx, Mary

Oxner, �udrey �rmstrong, Carol Rowe, �n�ta �dk�ns, Dave Klym

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USDA Employee Recognition Program Coordinators

Department of Agriculture

Cecilia Matthews

Departmental Administration

Leslie Violette

Anthony White

Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services

Audrey Armstrong

Angela Jackson

Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

Rubina Jamison

Food Safety

Becky Bell

Detha McNeal

Marketing and Regulatory Programs

Harriet Taylor

Dawn Cowan

Natural Resources and Environment

Fay Hill

Carol Rowe

Dave Klym

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Nora Rodriguez

Office of Inspection General

Deborah Crite

Research, Education and Economics

Mary Oxner

Jo-An Affrica

Rural Development

Bernadette Miller

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