Award honors women in government

The recipients of the 2016 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Awards will be honored this Thursday at an event held by the State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission for Women. According to an announcement from the council, the award is intended to “honor women in state service who have helped shape Texas by contributing their talents and skills.” The recipients are: Sandra Woodruff, Comptroller’s Office (outstanding professional development); Shannon Blalock, Texas Parks and Wildlife (outstanding management); Christine Maldonado, Health & Human Services Commission, Office of Inspector General (outstanding leadership); Susan Dorsey, General Land Office (outstanding community involvement).