Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, was formally recognized with a state proclamation from the Texas Senate for its economic and civic contributions and for being named the 2012 Employer of Excellence for Tarrant County.
The Texas Senate proclamation specifically cites Mouser for its economic development, community giving, and educational initiatives throughout the community and the state.
“This is a great honor for all of us here at Mouser,” said Glenn Smith, President and CEO of Mouser Electronics. “It is very gratifying to know that our efforts are appreciated in the city we call home as well as throughout the great state of Texas.”
The city proclamation also congratulated Mouser for its recognition as the 2012 Employer of Excellence for Tarrant County.
“The City of Mansfield congratulates Mouser for this award and honors its contribution to the economic health of the city and the region and expresses its gratitude to the company, its executives and its employees for their commitment to our community, to local charities and to Mansfield students,” the proclamation states.
The Local Employer of Excellence award is given by Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, the local chapter of the Texas Workforce Commission, which also named Mouser a top five finalist for Texas Workforce Employer of the Year for 2012. Mouser was recognized on Dec. 12 at the Workforce Solutions' Annual Awards meeting. This is a joint meeting of the 29-member Workforce Development Board and the Workforce Governing Board which is composed of Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. Mayor Cluck assisted Buddy Puente, Workforce Development Board Chair, and Keith Muskrat, Workforce Development Board Vice-Chair, in presenting Mouser with this award.
Judy McDonald, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County said: “Mouser's deep commitment as an active partner with workforce and economic development, as well as the education system, has made them one of the region's most valuable assets.”
View the video below to see Mouser receive the City of Mansfield Proclamation.