Crittenden County Republicans recognized

Local GOP members receive awards at Taste of the State

By THE TIMES NEWS STAFF

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LITTLE ROCK — The Crittenden County Republican Committee received the Taste of the State Award at the state meeting of the Republican Party of Arkansas.

Wayne Croom, Chairman of the Crittenden County Republican Committee, issued the following statement after receiving the award: “We are deeply honored to be recognized. Given that there are 75 Counties in Arkansas, this award is signi_cant. To make this even more meaningful, our beloved Bobbi Dodge also was honored today.” Bobbie Dodge, Crittenden County Republican State Committeewoman and former RNC Delegate, was recognized for her long standing support of the Republican Party of Arkansas with the Longest Serving TUSK Member in the State Award.

Dixie Carlson, a former member of the Crittenden County Election Commission, past CCRC Chair, former RNC Delegate, Southern Republican Leadership Certi _ed, and an original TUSK Member was also recognized for her tenure with the Republican Party of Arkansas and the Crittenden County Republican Committee.

Crittenden County Republican Party chair Wayne Croom (left) and Bobbi Dodge show of their awards, including the Taste of the State Award given to the county RCC. Longtime party member Dixie Carlson (not pictured) also received recognition for her leadership in local GOP politics.

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