PILLARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE

THAD EURE A TRIBUTE We, the members of the National Association of Secretaries of State, wish to express our deep appreciation, gratitude and thanks to the Honorable Thad Eure for his diligent, constant and noteworthy contributions in service and deed to his home state of North Carolina and to this country. [...] The members of the National Association of Secre- taries of State acknowledge the dedication, helpfulness and concern of Thad Eure, who has set a new standard for government leadership and fostered the incentive for more noble living. [...] This Centennial publication honors the public service of all members of the National Association of Secretaries of State and preserves the rich tradition and values of our association as we begin our second 100 years. [...] Bill Gardner New Hampshire Secretary of State June 10, 2004 THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE (2019) by Leslie Reynolds, NASS Executive Director and Maria Benson, NASS Director of Communications Introduction The Office of the Secretary of State has never been more important than it is today. [...] NASS took on the charge of convening the appropriate parties to develop remote notarization standards that would enable remote notarizations to protect the credibility of the process, help prevent identity fraud and provide accountability to the public in order to advance secure electronic commerce.