Thanking Earl Newman for his service to Springfield's kids

At today’s School Crossing Protection Committee meeting, Springfield Council of PTAs presented Earl Newman, a city traffic engineer and tireless voice for student safety, with the National PTA Life Achievement Award.

I want to personally congratulate Mr. Newman for his more than 30 years of service, working with parents, the city and our schools on behalf the Springfield children. The School Crossing Protection Committee is a collaborative effort between parents, schools, city, state and county officials that develops policies and procedures for a comprehensive, uniform school crossing protection program across our school district. With more than 50 schools in a community that’s experienced tremendous growth, that’s no easy task. Mr. Newman’s expertise has facilitated tens of thousands of students safely getting to school and back home again.

Please join me in thanking and congratulating Earl Newman.