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ILGARD COMMENDED FOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

Rep. John Carey (middle), Chair of the ILGARD Advisory Committee, and Ryan A. Miller (left), Director of Constituent Affairs, Office of Speaker Householder, Ohio House of Representatives, congratulate ILGARD Director Mark Weinberg.

The Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development (ILGARD) received a proclamation from the Ohio House of Representatives on Monday during its biannual advisory committee meeting.

Representative John A. Carey, Jr. (R - Wellston) commended the institute for exemplary service to the region and presented a plaque in celebration of ILGARD's 20th anniversary.

"I have used ILGARD's services myself a number of times," said Rep. Carey. "Both their computer mapping capabilities and their assistance in researching the school funding issue have proven invaluable. ILGARD contributes a tremendous amount of resources and expertise to Ohio's communities. I am honored to recognize them." Rep. Carey is the chairman of the ILGARD advisory committee.

Rep. Carey made the proclamation on behalf of himself and the Speaker of the House, Larry Householder (R - Glenford).

Leslie Flemming, dean of Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences, accepted the proclamation on behalf of ILGARD. ILGARD is a part of the Voinovich Center for Leadership & Public Affairs within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dean Flemming said that Ohio University is "extraordinarily proud of ILGARD's accomplishments as a premier outreach arm of the university. They provide exemplary service to the community and make a distinct contribution to Ohio University's academic mission through their extensive student involvement."

Since 1981, ILGARD has been making knowledge work for Ohio's communities. Through applied research and technical assistance, ILGARD helps improve the performance, quality and efficiency of government and other organizations; provides information and technology services that increase regional competitiveness; and involves Ohio University students in important public service projects.