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Centex Chapter Public Service Recognition Week

The Centex Chapter of ASPA held its annual award ceremony on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Marriott Hotel in Austin, Texas.  The awards banquet honored the people and programs of government, education, nonprofit and advocacy sectors meeting the needs of Central Texas.

The event featured keynote speaker, Brewster McCracken, of the Austin City Council, who spoke about technology as a tool for transformation and meeting citizen's needs, today and tomorrow.  

Dr. Kay Hofer, Professor of Political Science, won the Educator of the Year Award.  

Also, three James W. McGrew Research Awards were presented to Chance Sparks, Joy Schneider-Cowan and Stephen Este.  All three McGrew Award winners are Texas State University-San Marcos MPA Graduates.  

Inducted into the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society were Jason Alexander, Cassandra Casillas, Dustin McLemore, Rosalinda Morre, Daniel Reed and James Twine.

Congratulations to all the award winners!