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Mississippi Governor Ronnie Musgrove was in
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Chicago to receive an award from The Save A Life
SALF Foundation in recognition of his commitment to
education in his state, and to proclaim "Save A Life
Week" in Mississippi May 18th - 24th.

Through his efforts, average teacher's salaries in

Mississippi have gone from 49th to 19th in the nation,
Mississippi has become the only state in the nation to
pass an "education-funding" bill and Governor
Musgrove has led the nation's only successful Carol Spizzirri, Ronnie Musgrove, and
Sunny Chico
campaign to place internet accessible computers in
Affiliate of: every public school classroom in the state.
Presenting the award on behalf of SALF was the former Secretary of Education's Regional
Representative, Sunny Chico - now President of SPC Consulting and also a member of
SALF's Educational Advisory Board.

"My husband Gery (former President, Chicago Board of Ed.) was instrumental in bringing
SALF to the Chicago Public Schools in 1998, since then the program has saved so many
lives here in Illinois, many by those same children who were trained, proving that children
can make a difference. Being committed myself to education, I know that the Save A Life
Program is right in line with Secretary Paige's goals for expanded health related education,
Allied Council especially education that saves lives. It is exciting to see something that has begun in
Member of The US Illinois, being embraced by other states that need it... this is only the beginning." -Sunny
Conference of Chico-
Mayors
Governor Musgrove then presented to SALF President and Founder Carol Spizzirri, the
proclamation honoring "Save A Life Week" in the state of Mississippi for May 18th - 24th.
The proclamation encourages all people to learn Life Supporting First Aid Skills (LSFA).
Governor Musgrove commends both SALF and Illinois for setting the example, and is
exploring ways to incorporate this essential and empowering education within the schools
of Mississippi.

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