WILLIAM TWAROG EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION CEREMONY

William Twarog worked for nearly ten years as a Regional Administrator in Lewiston for what was, at the time, the Bureau of Mental Retardation. Bill’s tenure with BMR was the continuation of a life long commitment to people with disabilities.

At the time of his death, Bill was working to significantly improve a nursing facility. He had stepped in as interim manager for a time in order to assure that the people with disabilities who lived in that home received the best care possible. Another agency was in the process of taking over the home’s operation due to significant program and fiscal issues, and he took a lead role in addressing this situation. Mr. Twarog’s life ended abruptly and violently during the course of this work. His death had tremendous impact on all those who knew him, worked with him, and loved him.

Bill was a man of tremendous personal conviction that was evidenced in everything he did in both his personal and professional life. He was compassionate, sensitive, and dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness. Both his leadership and his commitment to team work were an integral part of the man, Bill Twarog. He was able to motivate his staff and all of those who were privileged enough to know him. He was fiercely proud of the accomplishments of others, with a remarkable humility about the contributions he made. His ability as a leader was seen in many ways. He had an uncanny ability to get people from divergent interests and needs to work together on common issues, a hallmark of both his personal and professional life.

Relationships were very important to Bill. He had an unflagging interest in his staff and his peers, always taking time to ask about personal details in the lives of those who meant something to him.

Bill chose public service as a way to fulfill his personal vision of helping fellow citizens. He understood the essence of being a steward of the public trust and died protecting it.

We remember him for the gifts that he gave – promoting quality services, listening to consumer voices and providing a role model for excellence in management.

The William Twarog Award was created to honor and remember Bill and his work by annually honoring state employees who represent these same qualities.

WILLIAM TWAROG EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION CEREMONY

William Twarog worked for nearly ten years as a Regional Administrator in Lewiston for what was, at the time, the Bureau of Mental Retardation. Bill’s tenure with BMR was the continuation of a life long commitment to people with disabilities.

At the time of his death, Bill was working to significantly improve a nursing facility. He had stepped in as interim manager for a time in order to assure that the people with disabilities who lived in that home received the best care possible. Another agency was in the process of taking over the home’s operation due to significant program and fiscal issues, and he took a lead role in addressing this situation. Mr. Twarog’s life ended abruptly and violently during the course of this work. His death had tremendous impact on all those who knew him, worked with him, and loved him.

Bill was a man of tremendous personal conviction that was evidenced in everything he did in both his personal and professional life. He was compassionate, sensitive, and dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness. Both his leadership and his commitment to team work were an integral part of the man, Bill Twarog. He was able to motivate his staff and all of those who were privileged enough to know him. He was fiercely proud of the accomplishments of others, with a remarkable humility about the contributions he made. His ability as a leader was seen in many ways. He had an uncanny ability to get people from divergent interests and needs to work together on common issues, a hallmark of both his personal and professional life.

Relationships were very important to Bill. He had an unflagging interest in his staff and his peers, always taking time to ask about personal details in the lives of those who meant something to him.

Bill chose public service as a way to fulfill his personal vision of helping fellow citizens. He understood the essence of being a steward of the public trust and died protecting it.

We remember him for the gifts that he gave – promoting quality services, listening to consumer voices and providing a role model for excellence in management.

The William Twarog Award was created to honor and remember Bill and his work by annually honoring state employees who represent these same qualities.