Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Ceremony
April 19, 2006

Vice-President Cheney, Secretary Gutierrez, members of the Baldrige family, fellow recipients and other distinguished guests. It is a privilege and an honor to accept this award on behalf of the 1200 Jenks Public School District staff members, whose tireless pursuit of performance excellence, vision for the future, and focus on our customers have made our district's receipt of this award a reality.

Allow me to introduce six people who have made a difference in Jenks. First, let me thank the Jenks School Board, composed of five individuals who together have given more than 35 years of service to the Jenks motto: A Tradition of Excellence with a Vision for Tomorrow. Mike Baab, Joe Hidy, Anne McCoy, Mark Sharp, and Gary Stanislawski---all are focused on helping the Jenks District continuously improve.

Last, my partner on the stage today, Dr. Diane Bosworth, served as the catalyst for the Quality movement in Jenks, through her energy, tenacity, expertise, and courage.

It is also our privilege to be associated with the other outstanding institutions that are being recognized as Baldrige recipients, for we fully understand how long and hard you have worked to realize the achievements that have brought you here today.

As a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient this year, we recognize the awesome honor and myriad responsibilities that accompany this award. Jenks staff members look forward to providing contributions on many fronts, and we will be specifically focused on sharing our Quality practices with other school districts, as we all strive to help lead our country toward a world class education system.

Thank you for this wonderful honor.

News release on the ceremony for the 2005 Baldrige winners

Posted: 4/20/06
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