The Wisconsin Family Childcare Conference was held in Stevens Point May 6^{th to the 8th. Jill Chase from the Dept. of Health & Human Services, and the Governor’s Office, presented Sharon A. Mras with the Commendation recognizing her for accomplishments and years as a Family Childcare provider. Sharon has exhibited leadership in the Portage County Child Care Association and is Vice-President on the Wisconsin Family Childcare Executive Board representing Portage, Marquette and Waushara Counties. Sharon has illustrated a belief that children’s futures depend on the caring adults in their lives by her commitment for providing high-quality child care experiences for the children in her care.}

Ms. Mras has been involved in helping to meet the needs of children and families at Sharon’s Care Centre’, through her activities in her church, local Community Action Programs, the Crisis Center and the Portage County Department of Health and Human Services.

Her colleagues are recognizing Sharon for her contributions to Family Childcare. Governor Doyle also commended Sharon for her many years of dedicated service to the State of Wisconsin and wished her all the best as she continues to make Wisconsin a better and safer place for children and families. This Commendation was signed and sealed by Governor Jim Doyle on May 3rd, 2004.

There are close to 10,000 Childcare providers in the State of Wisconsin. Every year the Governor recognizes only one childcare provider who stands out from the rest providing high quality care and is nominated by their peers for their accomplishments in the childcare field. Regulated providers, certified by the County or Licensed by the State are recognized by the quality they provide.

^{Congratulations!}

^{We are all so very proud of our special angel.}