March 4 Named Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids Day by Las Vegas City Council

March 4 , 2009 - The Las Vegas City Council has named March 4, 2009, as Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids Day. This honor was bestowed upon the organization in recognition of its contributions to youth literacy throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

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Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian lead the presentation, giving special Proclamations to Spread the Word Nevada Founder Laurie Hartig, as a representative of the nonprofit, and to the organization overall.

The officials who also participated in the presentation, before a packed house, were Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Councilman Steve Wolfson, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese, Councilman David W. Steinman, Councilman Steven D. Ross and Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow.

Above, from left, are the Spread the Word Nevada representatives who attended the event: Boardmember Angela Otto; Laurie Hartig, Founder and Program Director; Lisa Habighorst, Executive Director and Cindy Hensel, Breakfast With Books Program and Book Drive Coordinator. Boardmember Scott Roeben was also in attendance (behind the camera).

Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids is deeply appreciative of the acknowledgment from the Las Vegas City Council, and the outpouring of heartfelt expressions of appreciation for the work being done by tireless volunteers, staff, Board of Directors and partners.

As Founder and Program Director Laurie Hartig expressed, "Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids is truly a community effort, so any acknowledgment we may receive belongs to everyone whose dedication and generosity have helped Spread the Word Nevada distribute more than a million books to at-risk children."

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Photos by Scott Roeben.