"All too often, the contributions made by public employees to our democracy are forgotten- not only by our fellow citizens but even by those of us who serve," said State Treasurer Jenkins. "Kansans owe a debt of gratitude to all state employees for their contributions to the growth of our fine state."

Jenkins, a former State Representative and Senator from Topeka, was re-elected to her second term as Kansas State Treasurer on Nov. 7, 2006. During her time as Treasurer, Jenkins has expanded investment options in Learning Quest and oversaw the re-bidding of the program, returned an average of $9 million a year in unclaimed property to Kansans, initiated multiple financial literacy programs, and eliminated the reliance on state general fund dollars to operate the office. She is a Certified Public Accountant and former small business owner.