March 12, 2008
Dear Rose,
Congratulations on being the 2008 recipient of the Elizabeth Prebich Elected Official Leadership Award. You are certainly deserving of this award and for the many accolades you have received. You know how proud we all are of you as you continue to distinguish yourself among the areas of government officials and leaders. Wishing you continued success and thank you for all you do for the Academy.

With warm regards,
Patty Bohannan, Academy of the Holy Names
www.holynamestpa.org

March 8, 2008
Rose,
I admire both of your actions. It does my heart good to have politicians with strong individual principals. I hope God gives you the strength to tolerate the unprincipled people you have to work with. Forgive them; they are ignorant and know not what they do.

Pat Mahoney, Plant City

March 5, 2008
Dear Rose,
Congratulations on becoming the 2008 recipient of the Elizabeth Prebich Elected Official Leadership Award. For a relative newcomer to county government you have made your mark early. Seniors in Service appreciates not only your ongoing support of our volunteer services to the children and elderly in our community but also your understanding of what is right for Hillsborough County.

Sincerely,
Grace H. Puterman, President & CEO
Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc.

March 5, 2008
Dear Commissioner Ferlita,
Congratulations for receiving the national Elizabeth Prebich Elected Official Leadership Award! It comes as no surprise to myself, or the R-LAND members, that you should be awarded such a prestigious honor. There have been many occasions when we have experienced first hand your extraordinary integrity, solid ethics and obvious pride in your county. When we as citizens have felt unheard or disillusioned with our county government it is you that has restored our faith and hop for a future that is bright for Hillsborough County. . . . Again, congratulations. Keep up the good work and know that we appreciate, and will never forget, all you have done and continue to do for the citizens of Hillsborough County. On behalf of the R-LAND Board of Directors and Membership,

Pam Prysner, President
Rural Lithia Area Neighborhood Defense