National group honors Rod Marrelli posthumously

A national tax policy group honored former Tax Commission executive director Rod Marrelli posthumosly with a special leadership aware.
The FTA Executive Committee honored Mr. Marrelli, last week. He served as the chief administrator of the agency, managing its day-to-day operations, from 1994 until his death last October.
"We are pleased to hear of this honor give to Rod," said Barry Conover, interim USTC executive director. "It is another recognition of this great man's commitment and accomplishment.
Mr. Marrelli was a member of the FTA Board of Trustees and was an active participant with the Multistate Tax Commission.
He also served as president of the Western States Association of Tax Administrators and was involved in the Northwest Regional Sales Tax Project, the forerunner for the Streamlined Sales Tax project.