McDonald Observatory Thanks Employees for Dedicated Service
June 8, 2007

McDonald Observatory honored long-time employees for their years of service with an Employee Appreciation Dinner on May 23.
Receiving recognition were:
- Jimmy Salcido (30 years)
- Marian Frueh (25 years)
- Mark Blackley (20 years)
- Barbara Dominguez (20 years)
- Jerry Martin (20 years)
- Martin Villarreal (15 years)
- Angela Davis (10 years)
- James Fowler (10 years)
- Carl (Robert) Poenisch (10 years)
- Gabriel Salcido (10 years)
Additionally, Nancy Davis received The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences Staff Excellence Award in April.
In February, both Matthew Shetrone and Nancy Davis received Staff Excellence Awards from the McDonald Observatory Board of Visitors.
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