Laurel – November 4, 2013: The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, this past Friday, honored WSSC General Manager and CEO, Jerry N. Johnson with its “Outstanding Leadership Award.”
Herman
L. Taylor, Jr., a member of the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation Board
of Directors nominated Johnson and presented him with the award at the
kickoff of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Weekend in
Annapolis.
“Success
is never final,” says Taylor. “But, what [Johnson] has tried to do [at
WSSC]… has been encouraging. There has been a culture change with a
future of inclusion and pushing for opportunities for minority business
and increased outreach.”
According to Taylor, nominees were selected based on community involvement and services rendered to the community.
“Diversity
is just the way we do business at WSSC,” says Johnson. “I am proud of
our record of inclusion and proud of our team. And it is gratifying that
people are taking note of our efforts. And yes, there is more work
ahead, but we continue to move in the right direction.”
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland is an American political organization composed of African Americans elected to the Maryland General Assembly.
Incorporated in 1970, the Caucus membership has grown from 17 to 44 and
is one of the largest state legislative black caucuses in the country.
The
Legislature advocates public policies that promote African American
social, cultural and economic progress, statewide. In addition, the
Caucus serves as a research study group to generate pertinent data in
support of appropriate public policies.
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