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Labor Day – Working For Our Future

Written on: August 31st, 2012 in Recognizing State Employees

This week, we mark the unofficial end of summer – Labor Day weekend – with most people wondering where the summertime went.  And, weather pending, it’s a chance for barbecue, baseball, road trips and other activities with friends and family. I hope this message finds you enjoying times with your loved ones or, at the […]


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State of Delaware Employees – Never Hide Your Talent!

Written on: November 16th, 2011 in Guest PostsRecognizing State Employees

Guest Post from Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock: I see the creativity of Delaware’s state employees in the workplace on a daily basis. Outside of the workplace, our employees pursue a variety of creative interests from singing in choirs to participating in community theatre to taking photographs of Delaware’s beautiful landscapes. The key ingredients […]


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Thank You, Governor Peterson

Written on: February 25th, 2011 in Recognizing State Employees

Last week, I was fortunate to have one more opportunity to visit Governor Russ Peterson at home. Even at age 94, he still had stories left to tell. We flipped through Kevin Fleming’s most recent book of Delaware photography. We sat by the window and enjoyed the birds outside, listening as they said farewell to […]


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Welcome to the First State Heritage Park!

Written on: December 10th, 2010 in Guest PostsRecognizing State Employees

Guest post by Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock Ribbon cutting ceremonies are usually held when a new building has been constructed – a school, a library, a hospital, etc. I have attended many of these and enjoy the excitement that comes along with a new facility with new possibilities. Sometimes, though, ribbon cuttings can […]


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Behind the Scenes at DOL: Improving Service & Saving Money

Written on: September 24th, 2010 in Guest PostsRecognizing State Employees

I invited Secretary John McMahon to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how the Department of Labor (DOL) is working to become more efficient and effective.  The system he describes below is a great example of an effort that saves taxpayer money, reduces costs for employers, and improves services to individuals who need it. Thanks […]


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