Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan, Jan Mancinelli (left), is pictured receiving a State of Michigan Special Tribute from State Representative Frank Foster. The tribute recognizes Mancinelli for her commitment and service to the community.

Jan Mancinelli, executive director of the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) has received a Special Tribute from the State of Michigan.

The tribute details her commitment to both the community and the WRCNM during the past 35 years and her efforts to expand the center’s programs and services to provide residents with a multifaceted range of resources. Her passion for justice, peace and fairness was noted in the document, as well as her work to encourage social change as it relates to violence against women and girls.

Frank Foster, State Representative of the 107th District said that he nominated Mancinelli for the special tribute after reading an article in the Petoskey News-Review about her 35 years with the Women’s Resource Center. He said it was a personal privilege to nominate and honor Mancinelli for her tireless work with this tribute.

The proclamation was signed in Lansing during the 96th legislative session by Foster, Governor Rick Snyder and Senator Howard Walker.