July 30, 2024
Mayor Garner Honors K-State Research and Extension Wyandotte County with a Dotte Proud Recognition
On July 11, Mayor Tyrone Garner of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County awarded K-State Research and Extension one of the inaugural “Dotte Proud” recognition awards.
This award is given to organizations that, according to the mayor’s office, “have worked quietly behind the scenes on behalf of the community without any expectation of recognition.”
According to Denise Dias, Wyandotte County Extension Director, the award recognizes a host of activities that the unit’s staff has been engaged in, including working with a local community college to start a Kitchen Restore program, development of county walking trails with associated grants, community garden development and the development of networking partners that will help the county with other change and growth initiatives.
“K-State is the community connector to resources, information and opportunity. Our county is experiencing a great amount of change, and as you know change is not easy,” said Denise Dias. “We are trying to help others see Extension as a connector and a positive influence in our county.”
In the photo - Mayor Tyrone Gardener, Commissioner Melissa Bynum, Commissioner Tom Burroughs and Wyandotte Co. Extension Director Denise Dias