Fiscal Note
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Title
Awarding the Eighth Annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award to Nan Brien and Leslie Ann Howard.
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WHEREAS, the Madison Common Council created the Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award in memory of Jeffrey Erlanger’s contributions to the City of Madison; and
WHEREAS, a committee appointed by the Mayor has selected Nan Brien and Leslie Ann Howard, two individuals who share Jeffrey Erlanger’s dedication to and passion for civility and individual and human rights, as the recipients of the 2014 award; and
WHEREAS, Nan Brien directed the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, Inc. and led the early childhood initiative which included an extensive contract with the State of Wisconsin to develop materials and provide statewide trainings on the latest research related to early childhood brain development; and
WHEREAS, Nan continues to educate the community on the importance of early childhood brain development through her current position with the Milwaukee, Southern, and Western Child Welfare Training Partnerships where she provides training on the effects of child maltreatment; and
WHEREAS, among Nan’s lengthy civic commitments are her tireless efforts on behalf of children, and her passion for improving our community; and
WHEREAS, Leslie Ann Howard has the distinction of being the first woman in the 85-year history of the United Way of Dane County to hold the position of president and CEO; and
WHEREAS, Leslie is known for the genuine respect she shows to others, as well as her ability to communicate with all community members regardless of their age, race or economic status; she recognizes that everyone should be treated as an individual of value; and
WHEREAS, ending homelessness among youth has been one of Leslie’s top priorities with United Way and as part of their agenda for change the Housing First model was instituted; in 2013 United Way and their partnerin...
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