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Secretary of State John H. Merrill announced Monday that Rep. Alan Baker will be awarded during the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) award ceremony on Oct. 31 in Brewton.

The award is given by Secretaries of States across the nation to honor individuals, groups or organizations with an established record of promoting the goals of NASS, including those with a dedication to serve admirably in state government.

Among his many accomplishments, Baker was elected in 2006 to serve in the House of Representatives, where he provides active and accessible legislative services to District 66 and participates in numerous committee assignments, such as the Local Legislation Committee and the Joint Legislative Advisory Committee on Economic Incentives as the Chairman and the Technology and Research Committee, Ways and Means Education Committee and the Baldwin County Legislation Committee as a member.

“I am extraordinarily appreciative to Chairman Baker for his service and contributions to District 66 and the great State of Alabama for his 16 years of service in the House of Representatives,” Merrill said.

The award ceremony will be held on Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m. at the Escambia County Courthouse.