Item 2.21 Rwarding the Second Annual Awards to the winners of the Writing Contest Sponsored by the Kerr^ville Writers Association, (County Judge) Judge Robert A. Denson officiated in handing out the awards to the winners of the Kerrville Wr^iters Association. September 18, 1996 Commissioners Court Kerr County Commissioners Kerrville, TX 78028 Sirs: Last years Writing Contest sponsored by the Kerrville Writers Association was an outstanding success. Out of over 130 entries, the members of the KWA selected First Prize winners in two different age groups, as well as second/third place and runners up. This year we are again sponsoring a similar contest, for Fifth through eighth grades, which will be open to all Kerr county school children regardless of public or private/home school status. One of the high points of last years contest was the public recognition during Commissioners Court of the wi.nxaers. County Judge Robert Denson officiated in handing out the awards, and the children and their parents were thrilled by official recognition of jobs well done. We are asking that the Commissioners Court be available for us again this year, during the December 9th session, for the Second Annual Awards Presentation. year, we'd appreciate having a time slot around :30 -- 12:00 o avoid long absences from schools. If this is ossible, please notify us at 896-4327. The Kerrville Writers Association thanks you for your participation in this event. Sincerely yours, ~`c~ Harlan Irv~~~ Contest Coordinator Kerrville Writers Association /~~ ~u `~ `~.~h~ C~' ~~ ~.~ Item 2.21 Awarding the Second Annual Awards t~ th? Winners of the Writing Contest Sponsored by the i:errville Writers Association. Discussion Orly and Presentation of Awards Decemher 9, 1996 Vol. U pg 838