Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear Commissions Author and Media Host Toyi Ward

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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 20, 2009 -- Toyi Ward, author of Par for the Curse (Naphtali Books 2009) has been commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Steven L. Beshear. The highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky is that of the Kentucky Colonel. Commissions as Kentucky Colonels are presented for contributions to the community, state, or nation and for special achievements of all kinds. One recent Governor says, "The name Kentucky Colonel has become synonymous with strength of character, leadership and dedication to the welfare of others."

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Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear Commissions Author and Media Host Toyi Ward

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Mrs. Ward resides in New Jersey but keeps her ties to the Commonwealth where she attended the University of Kentucky. She is a leading supporter of the Center for Research on Violence Against Women and a member of Women in Philanthropy. In addition to her work in Kentucky, Mrs. Ward was named 2008 Top 50 Women in Business by NJ BIZ magazine.

Governor Beshear welcomes Toyi Ward into the fold with well known Colonels Carol Channing, Tiger Woods, Dwight Yoakam, Muhammad Ali, Ashley Judd, and former President, Bill Clinton.

More information can be found online at http://www.toyiward.com

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