SAMPLE-HUGHES ELECTED TO STATE COMMISSION

WICOMICO COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER ELECTED

VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF MARYLAND COMMISSION ON

CORRECTIONAL STANDARDS

On behalf of the Wicomico County Council and all residents of Wicomico County, County Council President Gail M. Bartkovich announced today that Wicomico County Council member Sheree Sample-Hughes has been elected by her peers to the office of Vice Chairperson of the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards. Established by the General Assembly, the Commission on Correctional Standards provides oversight for the adherence to quality, security and performance standards in county, state and private correctional facilities in Maryland and reports its findings to the Secretary, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Commission members are appointed by the Governor and represent corrections and law enforcement professionals, elected officials and private citizens. In making the announcement, Mrs. Bartkovich extended her “sincerest congratulations” to Ms. Sample-Hughes.

Howard Ray, Jr., Executive Director of the Commission on Correctional Standards stated, “Mrs. Sample-Hughes is well respected among her peers on the Commission and is a tremendous asset to her community and the state at large.”

In Wicomico County, Mrs. Sample-Hughes has represented the County Council on numerous boards and commissions and has served as County Council Vice President. Having been elected from District 1, she is serving her second term on the County Council.