"Thank you for your vision during the 2010 Legislative Session. We faced one of the most challenging sessions in our state's history, and with members like you, we were able to protect what we have and build for the future. Working together, we upheld our commitment to our children's education, our communities' public safety and our aid to Kansas' most vulnerable citizens. Kansans will benefit not just this year, but for years to come because of your leadership in moving our state forward. We could not have succeeded without you." Mark Parkinson, Governor
	“Rep. Sloan is best known for his work to sustain the large reservoirs and to develop wind energy in Kansas, but he also is actively engaged with my staff in researching alternative fuel options for large trucks. The next transportation plans for both Kansas and the United States will require addressing vehicle emissions, while ensuring that we can deliver products to American homes and stores. I look forward to continuing to work with Tom to find environmentally responsible and cost-efficient solutions, while meeting our transportation needs." Bill Graves, Former Governor and President of American Trucking
	"Thank you for your service and leadership to the people of Kansas during the 2010 Legislative Session....You are to be commended for being a real leader and for contributing significantly to what now is being heralded as one of the most successful Kansas legislative sessions in decades." Troy Findley, Lieutenant Governor
	"Your proposal regarding telehealth and telemdicine for Kansas veterans is a good one. You are correct that veterans encounter significant obstacles when they live far away from VA hospitals. Thanks for all you do for the great state of Kansas." Bob Dole, former U.S. Senator
	“I have known and have worked with Tom for 14 years and I know his longstanding, deep commitment to important issues such as health care availability and affordability, education, and the environment. Tom understands the complexities of the issues facing the legislature, and seeks solutions that put the priorities of his district and Kansas ahead of Topeka special interests. Tom has always been willing to work with both parties to pass bipartisan legislation, and his leadership in the State Legislature gives our community an independent, powerful voice in Topeka." Sandy Praeger, Insurance Commissioner
	“Thank you for your strong service to Kansas through countless actions this session in the Kansas Legislature. I admire the work you and your colleagues do to strengthen our state. It is a difficult time to participate in elected public service, which only makes your willingness to serve more impressive.” Bernadette Gray-LIttle, University of Kansas Chancellor
	“Thank you for your support of the statewide clean indoor air policy initiative. Be Well." Rod Bremby, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
	“The Board (of Regents) applauds those legislators from both sides of the aisle who joined together to pass a budget that protects the state’s historical investment in its public universities and community and technical colleges. The Board certainly recognizes that it’s never easy to support a tax increase, which is why those legislators who voted yes should be commended for their leadership, vision, courage, and commitment to making Kansas a better place.” Jill Docking, Board of Regents Chairperson
	“Tom is a tireless and effective public official. There are countless examples of his leadership in the legislature. One recent project concerns the tax exemption for the new business development incubator in Lawrence. His leadership was critical to the drafting and passing of the legislation. The people of District 45 are lucky to have such a dedicated and effective representative working on their behalf." Kenny Wilk, Former State Representative from Leavenworth
	"Representative Tom Sloan has provided strong leadership in how health care services are delivered in Kansas. Through his actions, many more Kansans will have access to needed health care services by utilizing telemedicine technology." Tom Bell, President of Kansas Hospital Association

“Thank you for supporting the sales tax increase. We appreciate having you as our State Representative. You think things through and select what is best for your constituents and state of Kansas. Keep up the good work.” Ruth McKillup, Lawrence Resident

“Thank you for your vote to approve a sales tax and restore the cuts in funding for persons with developmental disabilities. Thank you for your leadership. It is greatly appreciated.” Sharon Spratt, Lawrence Resident

“Thank you for your newsletters. I appreciate the tone and depth of your writing.” Scott McEathron, Lawrence Resident

“Thanks for all of your hard work. It is obvious that you care deeply about how the state budget can have a severe impact on the people of Kansas.” Marilyn Smith, Lawrence Resident

“Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. As a liberal, I often disagree with our Kansas House, but as a pragmatist I am always looking for moderate views from the left and the right and I believe you are doing that.” John Drees, Lawrence Resident

“Thank you for your support of our children.” Anna Jenny, Douglas County Child Development Association

“Thank you for supporting Kansas education. I know that you know that more cuts hurt people, eliminate jobs, close schools, and redue the positive economic impact of a school in the community.” Holly Wetmore, Lawrence Resident

“Thank you so very much for your help in my getting the (tax) refund checks. It was really appreciated.” Molly Hills, Lawrence Resident

“On behalf of Parents as Teachers in Northeast Kansas, I would like to thank you, again, for your hard work in the legislature! We know you are a strong supporter for Parents as Teachers and education in Kansas. We are grateful to have dedicated legislators like you representing families of young children.” Cammie Braden, Lawrence Resident

“Health Innovations Network of Kansas, a coalition of 17 hospitals in the region , would like to extend our sincere thanks to you for your work to further the acceptance and use of consultative telemedicine in Kansas.” John Moore, President

“Given the interest we’ve secured in having CSG serve as a neutral convener and potential facilitator from both state and federal entities, I think this presents CSG a real opportunity to use its unique capabilities to address complex and contentious issue that no other organization has been able to resolve. Thanks very much for putting us on this track to begin with as well as for your continued guidance.” Doug Myers, Council of State Governments

“Thanks for your sustained efforts to ensure the State of Kansas has a bill like HB 2445 ‘on the books.’ “ John Armbrust, Executive Director, Kansas Governor’s Military Council

“We appreciated your yes vote for the Budget and Tax Bill. The Bills will provide needed support for many needy Kansans.” Bob Harder, former Secretary of Social & Rehabilitation Services Dept.

“On behalf of everyone at Kansas Children’s Service League, thank you for your support of the budget and revenue enhancement bills. By maintaining funding through the Children’s Initiative Fund, thousands of Kansas children will benefit from early childhood programs and have better opportunities for successful, productive lives.” Jennie Rose

"On behalf of Emporia State University, our students, faculty and staff, thank you for supporting the Fiscal Year 2011 budget. Your vote was instrumental in protecting the state's historical investment in higher education and public universitiess. You are to be commended for the leadership, vision, courage, and commitment to maintain the exemplary and nationallly recognized regent universities that provide Kansas students with the opportunity to achieve their college goals and go on to succeed in their careers." Dr. Michael Lane, President, Emporia State University

“In a time when our state and our (Regents’) institutions of higher education are facing considerable budget shortages, your leadership and tireless efforts to protect higher education funding has clearly made a difference in where Kansas’ higher education is today.” President Edward Hammond, Ft. Hays State University

“On behalf of all Kansans with disabilities, we want to express our gratitude for the leadership and dedication you displayed in working in a truly bi-partisan manner to adopt a budget and responsible, necessary revenue bill.” Jill Barnhardt and Becky Brewer, Resource Center for Independent Living

“I want to express my personal thanks for your support for education and other services this session. It was a difficult session, but you stood up for what’s important to Kansans.” Karen Godfrey, KNEA Vice President

“We sincerely appreciate your wonderfully consistent support for the library.” Kathleen Morgan

"Tom and Gail Sloan have been good neighbors and friends for 30 years. They have helped us when we needed it and Tom has supported issues important to me as a senior citizen, great grandmother, and citizen of Kansas." Ellie Burgraff

When a state agency tried to prevent hair braiders from practicing our craft, Rep. Tom Sloan led the effort to clarify state laws. As a result of Tom's efforts, we have a state law permitting hair braiders to work in Kansas, while protecting public health. Because of Tom, my work at the Renaissance Festival, birthday parties, and pre-Olympic skating contests continues to bring joy to my clients." "Braider Deb" Jennings

"Rep. Sloan broke through state agency red tape and made it opossible for our grandson and granddaughter to meet for the first time in 15 years. Our family is now reunited because Tom cared enough to help us." Anita X.

"We are delighted to see that you are running for re-election to the kansas House of representatives. YHour support for Kansas public schools and teachers is well codumented in the actions you have already taken as an incumbent legislator. We recognize the challenges that you have faced over the last two legislative sessions in particular and thank you for your strong support ofr a state budget that provides for quality schools, public safety, services for our most needy citizens, and a state infrastructure that supports Kansas business. your actions are serving tto keep Kansas strong and preserve the quality of life we all enjoy in this great state. In recognition of your support for quality communicties all across Kansas, we are pleased to recommend your re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives as a friendly incumbent." Mark Desetti, KNEA