Shirlee Zerkel: Thank you Mr. Freel and Ms. Baker

From Shirlee Zerkel, Sept. 1, 2006

Dear Mr. Freel:

As one retired Ohio teacher, I want to thank you for investigating the ethics abuses at STRS and for following through so that indictments could be brought against those board members who had not acted in a prudent manner.

It is refreshing to note that some officials in the state are conscientious about their duties. Thank you for helping protect our pension funds.

Sincerely,

Shirlee Zerkel

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Dear Ms. Baker:

As one Ohio retired teacher, I want to express my thanks for your follow through on the prosecutions that have already taken place. Thank you also for the four new indictments of STRS board members for ethics violations.

It is refreshing to note some officials in the state are conscientious concerning their official duties. I just wish that those board member had had the same attitude toward their very important position on the board.

Keep up the good work! Thanks again for your help both now and in the future.

Sincerely,

Shirlee Zerkel

STRS retiree and CORE member