Washington state honors its public employees

Every year, the Washington State Productivity Board coordinates a week of appreciation for local, state, and federal public servants in the state. This year, the Washington state Public Employees Recognition Week is May 7–13, 2017.

The 2017 celebration includes discounted tickets to the Mariners game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, May 6, and a Combined Fund Drive (CFD) fundraiser at the Tacoma Rainiers game on Friday, May 12.

Mariners tickets must be purchased by mail; click here for the printable order form.  Mailed orders must be received by Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

The week will also include celebrations in Olympia, Spokane, and Tri-Cities; click here for details.

Questions?  Please contact Holly Dawkins, Employee Recognition Program, at dawkins@wsu.edu or 5-1982.

By Communications staff, Washington State University

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