Almost a decade ago public outcry forced not only the firing of the state Animal Welfare Program Director, but also providing legislation revising how the state handled animal welfare. One result was the formation of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and another was the hiring of Norma Worley as the new director. The challenges were great and for the last eight years she has transformed the AWP in an exemplary manner many thought not possible.

The list of accomplishments in moving the AWP into the 21st century are too numerous to list in this space. It has resulted in saving countless animals from abuse, neglect and cruelty and vastly improved animal welfare in the state, even while being underfunded and understaffed.

Norma will be missed and we wish her well in her new endeavors.