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March 23, 2009

Pine Bluff (AR) Mayor Carl A. Redus, Jr. was presented the Dr. Jerry Jewel Government Leadership Award for his outstanding work and leadership in the city, state and community.

Redus received the award from the Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus at its Annual King – Kennedy Dinner held February 12 at the Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock. The government leadership award is presented annually to an individual who has provided exceptional leadership in the political and legislative arena for people in his community and the state of Arkansas.

“It is indeed an honor and a privilege to receive this prestigious award. I am elated to be selected as the recipient of the Dr. Jerry Jewel Government Leadership Award, one of the distinguished awards presented by this organization,” Redus said.

Dr. Jerry Jewel was a man of many “firsts.” He was the first African-American elected to the Arkansas Senate, to serve in the Arkansas General Assembly, to serve as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and is the only African-American to serve as Governor of Arkansas.