Gov. Scott Walker issued a proclamation Wednesday to declare May 4, 2011, State Employee Recognition Day in Wisconsin.
In the proclamation, Walker said state employees provide many necessary services to the people of Wisconsin, and praised their hard work.
""Wisconsin's public servants are recognized as an invaluable resource, assisting countless residents on a daily basis in every county across the state,"" he wrote.
Walker also praised the way state workers have handled the tough economic times, doing more with fewer resources.
""In challenging economic and budget times, state employees continue to cut costs and gain efficiencies in the delivery of essential services by utilizing taxpayer resources wisely and seeking better ways to provide high-quality services,"" Walker said in the proclamation.
Earlier in the week, Walker announced a new State Employee Recognition Program, which will provide three awards to outstanding state employees.
