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_ Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/11/07 : CIA-RDP90M00005R001000120008- 5 “One HUNDREDTH CONGRESS . WILLIAM D. FORD, MICHIGAN, CHAIRMAN WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY, MISSOURI PATRICIA SCHROEDER, COLORADO STEPHEN J. SOLARZ, NEW YORK ROBERT GARCIA, NEW YORK MICKEY LELAND, TEXAS GUS YATRON, PENNSYLVANIA MARY ROSE OAKAR, OHIO . GERRY SIKORSKI, MINNESOTA FRANK McCLOSKEY, INDIANA GARY L. ACKERMAN, NEW. YORK MERVYN M. DYMALLY, CALIFORNIA MORRIS K. UDALL, ARIZONA RON de LUGO, VIRGIN ISLANDS Honorable William H. GENE TAYLOR, MISSOURI BENJAMIN A. GILMAN, NEW YORK CHARLES PASHAYAN, JR., CALIFORNIA FRANK HORTON, NEW YORK JOHN T. MYERS, INDIANA DON YOUNG, ALASKA DAN BURTON, INDIANA CONSTANCE A. MORELLA, MARYLAND Director Central Intelligence Agency Washington, D.C. 20505 Dear We are pleased to Exemplary Service Mr. Webster: Wouse of Representatives Committee on Post Office and Cibil Service @ashington, WE 20515 me ee js eames atin sats spsislanm sir a TELEPHONE (202) 225-4054 Webster announce this year's Congressional Award for to the Public and to invite your agency's participation in this important honor awards program. This annual honor awards program - now in its seventh year - is intended to highlight the very important contributions that civil servants are making on behalf of the American public. By inviting agencies to nominate employees, and by recognizing a select few each year, the President, this program emphasizes the interest and value that the Congress, and the people of our Nation place on courteous and responsive public service and helps to dispel the negative attitudes about Government employees which, all too frequently, We would like, are prevalent among our citizens. once again, to invite your agency to participate in this program by nominating that one individual in your organization who, efforts, through his or her actions and dedicated best represents the highest ideals of public service. If the field cannot be narrowed to one employee, a maximum of two employees may be nominated. Enclosed are materials describing the award, the format for nomination and an OPM press release describing the achievements of this past year's winners. Nominations are due November 30, We look forward to your participation in this worthwhile program and-wish to express ‘our sincere appreciation for your interest and support. 1988. jamin A. Gilman Member of Congress Enclosures ita teed) William D. Ford Member of Congress Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/11/07 : CIA-RDP90M00005R001000120008-5 ‘Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/11/07 : CIA-RDPS0M00005R001000120008-5 aaa For Immediate Release Contact: James Laffertv Tuesday, November 10, 1987 Telephone: 632-7433 OPM Deputy Director Colvard, Congressmen Gilman, Ford Praise Trio of Outstanding Federal Workers (Washington, D.C.)—Congressional Awards for Exemplary Service to the Public were presented to three outstanding Federal employees at a Capitol Hill ceremonv today. The awards, sponsored by Reps. Benjamin A. Gilman (R-NY) and William 1, Ford (D-MI), were granted to Ms. Lorraine H. Lawrence, Consumer Product Safety Commission, San Francisco, CA; Mr. Gerald J. Kluempke, Smal! Business Administration, Washington, D.C.; and Ms. Sherry C. Medders, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. This year's winners were selected from outstanding nominees representing 30 departments and agencies. Established in 1981, the award serves to recognize and publicize exemplarv and courteous service to the public, to encourage a concerned and responsible attitude toward the public among government personnel, and to underscore the interest of the President and the Congress in the importance of courtesv throughout government. Gerald J. Kiuempke of the Small Business Administration assumed the directorship of the Office of Information in 1981 and established and achieved-four major goals for the Office: (1) to make Small Business Week a special and memorable event for the State Small Business Persons and Advocates of the Year and for the 12 million small businesses they represent, (2) to strengthen all publications and reports published by the Office of Advocacy, (3) to assist small business in the Federal Government and 4) to increase the involvement and support of trade and business organizations in the work of the Office of Advocacv. He has been successful as an office director and as an advocate for small business because he believes that small business is important and that Federal employees can make a difference. -More- CON 116-83-1 January 1960 Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/11/07 : CIA-RDP90M00005R001000120008-5 Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/1 1/07 : CIA-RDP90MO0005R001000120008-5. Page 2- Awards for Exemplary Service Lorraine H. Lawrence has been responsible for Consumer Product Safetv Commission outreach activities in eleven western states, Guam, American Samoa and the Trust Territories of the Pacific. She has reached over 50 million constituents with vital safety information topics as diverse as infant safety and al!- terrain vehides. She has reached over 3 million young people and their families on bicyde safety, poison prevention, fire works safety, and other important aspects of consumer protection. She consistently takes the time to listen to individuals" concerns and addresses the needs of both individuals and groups. Sherry C. Medders, Chief, Community Relations at Columbus Air Force Rase, Mississippi, has endeavored to make the Air Force an integral part of the communitv through a wide variety of programs designed to foster understanding, acceptance, and support. Ms. Medders always goes the "extra step" in tailoring tours of the base to the group's needs and interests. Her work and communication with the public reflects the pride, professionalism and commitment of the Air force and evervone who works with her knows they will always get the best in service, courtesv, and responsiveness. She has assured a role for Air Force in virtually every communitv event including speakers, color guards, drill team performances, pilot training displays, flyovers and entertainment by the 502nd Air Force Rand. eed Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/11/07 : CIA-RDP90M00005R001000120008-5 Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/11/07 : CIA-RDP9O0MO0005R001000120008-5 FACT SHEET Congressional Award for Exemplary Service to the Public BACKGROUND The nature and quality of the contacts citizens have with Federal personnel at all levels strongly influence the way Americans think and feel about their Govermment. The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 reflects the concern of the President and the Congress for ensuring that high standards for courtesy and responsiveness are maintained in the Goverrment's delivery of services to the public. Former Congressman Elliott H. Levitas' particular interest in this matter prompted him to author a provision in the Act, supported by Congressnan Benjamin A. Gilman, that permits performance standards for Federal employees to address the degree to which employees demonstrate courtesy to the public. As the Federal agency responsible for providing leadership to the program to improve courtesy to the public throughout Govermment, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management was requested to assist Congressmen Levitas and Gilman in establishing a program of recognition for Government personnel who provide exemplary and courteaus service to the public. Congressman William D. Ford is another of the sponsors of this award. Objectives To recognize and publicize exemplary and courteais service to the public, to encourage a concerned and responsible attitude toward the public among Goverrment personnel, and to underscore the interest of the President and the Congress in the importance of courtesy throughout Government. Criteria Heads of Federal departments and agencies may naninate individuals for this award. Nominees must have demonstrated a degree of courtesy in dealing with the public that exceeds normal expectations. . Specifically, nominations are encouraged for employees who have: o Established innovative procedures for responding to citizen's needs or interests that are more efficient, economic, and effective. fe) Consistently exceed job requirenents in dealing with requests for information, materials, or other services. © Performed a special act or service well beyond the requirements of his or her job in direct response to a citizen need or concern. The Award Winners each receive honorary recognition in the form of a certificate, and a U.S. Flag flown over the Capitol. These, along with letters jointly signed by the sponsors, are presented in a special ceremony. Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/11/07 : CIA-RDP90M00005R001000120008-5 Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/11/07 : CIA-RDP9OMO00005R001000120008-5 . Congressional Award for Exemplary Service to the Public _ Nomination Pormat (PLEASE Sustal f° €') ORTGINAL AND: TWO (2) Gocace oc. wOMINATIONS.) “* Name of Nominee: (surname, first name, middle initial) Job Title: Grade or Rank: Employing Agency: Orgenization: Mailing Address: ‘ ~—— eee Brief description of employee's exemplary service to the public: Suggested citation describing the achievement (not to exceed 75 words): Signature of Agency Head Cor designee) = ' Name of person to contact regarding nomination: Phone nunber: Nominations should be submitted to: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Incentive Awards Division, Room 5468 1900 E Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20415 Declassified and Approved For Release 2012/11/07 : CIA-RDP90M00005R001000120008-5