OH SR54

Commends Joyce Kale-Pesta for receiving the Democratic Ohio Election Official of the Year Award from Secretary of State Jon Husted at the 2013 Ohio Association of Election Officials Conference.

Recognizes her 25+ years of service as director of the Mahoning County Board of Elections and her implementation of technology to increase transparency and voter access.

Acknowledges her receipt of a National Secretaries of State Medallion Award and her active participation on the Ohio Association of Election Officials Legislative Committee, Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners, and various task forces for the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.

Praises her leadership, civic commitment, and dedication to serving her community and the State of Ohio.

Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to Joyce Kale-Pesta.