Comptroller Franchot Honors SU's Ward Museum

SALISBURY, MD---Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot recently recognized Salisbury University’s Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art for its ongoing commitment to advancing the understanding of wildfowl art and its connection with nature since the museum’s founding in 1976.

He praised the Ward as an example of the public and private sectors working together for the common good. The comptroller, in turn, was praised for his commitment to the Shore and his frequent visits.

Pictured, from left, are Salisbury Mayor Jake Day, Maryland Delegate Chris Adams, Maryland Senators Addie Eckardt and Jim Mathias, Franchot, Ward Museum Executive Director Lora Bottinelli, Ward Foundation Chair Kent Kimmel, Wicomico County Registrar of Wills Karen Lemon, Wicomico County Council President John Cannon and Salisbury City Council President Jack Heath.

For more information call 410-742-4988 or visit the Ward Museum website at www.wardmuseum.org.