Kansas Governor Laura Kelly congratulates Economic Development Director on receiving award
The award was presented on Monday by Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland.
On Monday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly congratulated Rooks County Economic Development Director Roger Hrabe on receiving the Governor’s Tourism Award, during the annual Kansas Tourism Conference in Liberal.
A news release from Governor Laura Kelly’s office says, “Governor Kelly cited Hrabe’s many accomplishments, including his part in developing and constructing informational tourism kiosks along Solomon Valley Highway 24, during the award ceremony. Hrabe also played a critical role in developing the Rooks County Regional Airport, which boosts the local economy by allowing visitors to stop and fuel their planes; encourages more overnight stays in the county; hosts airplane tour groups; and makes it easier for doctors to fly in and serve the local hospital.”
The Governor’s Tourism Award was created in 1983 to recognize Kansans for their contributions to the state travel and tourism industries.
The award was personally presented to Hrabe by Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland.
Wichita will be the location of the 2022 Kansas Tourism Conference.