15 February 2006

Preserving Kansas’ rich history important, says Sebelius
Governor appoints Paul Hawkins to Kansas Historical Records Advisory Board

Kansas has a rich history, part of which is told through written records. To help preserve those records, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Paul Hawkins to the Kansas Historical Records Advisory Board.

“It’s important we preserve our state’s history and traditions so we can share them with future generations,” Governor Sebelius said. “We need to preserve the written stories and records from our past, as well as important documents from our own time.”

The Kansas Historical Records Advisory Board is the central advisory group for historical records planning and for projects developed and carried out under the auspices of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Hawkins will serve a three-year term. Governor Sebelius also reappointed Anthony Crawford, Manhattan, and Peggy Goertzen, Hillsboro to three-year terms on the board.

Hawkins, Hutchinson, is the director of the South Central Kansas Library System. He was assistant director and regional library consultant for the South Central Kansas Library Systems between 1986 and 2004. Currently, Hawkins serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society.