JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today,
Governor Mike Parson signed a proclamation recognizing May 2-8 as the Public Service Recognition week for the State of Missouri. This national recognition has been in practice since 1985 honoring the people who serve our nation as government employees. Governor Mike Parson also honored State of Missouri team members who were recipients of the 2019 and 2020 Missouri State Employee Award of Distinction. The Award of Distinction is given to individuals or groups who go above and beyond their normal job duties in the categories of heroism, human relations, innovation, leadership, public service, and safety.
“These outstanding public servants have each made a real difference in the lives of others and deserve to be celebrated,” said
Grand Valley State, No. 3
Ashland, No. 4
Northwest Missouri.
The Orediggers jumped seven spots to the top of the National TFRI thanks to numerous top-10 marks from their outing at the Mines Front Range #2. Three of their top-5 performances come in the distance events:
Luke Julian in the mile (No. 1, 3:58.94c/4:10.12A),
Kyle Moran in the 5000 (No. 2, 13:46.54/14:27.16A) and
Dylan Ko in the 5000 (No. 3, 13:53.72c/14:34.69A). Colorado School of Mines now has 13 top-10 marks.
Grand Valley State improved one spot from a week ago. Boosting the Lakers were
Isaac Harding and
Tanner Chada with their performances in the 3000: Harding is ranked No. 2 (7:53.77) and Chada is right behind at No. 3 (7:56.09). The Lakers are right behind the Orediggers with a total of 11 top-10 marks.