Run Automator Action on log out

I created an automator script to recreate the proper desktop items on the desktop for my kids user account. (My toddler is always renaming/delete/creating items)
Anyway, I would love to have this run automatically when I log them out. Anyone know how to do this?

You need a logout hook. See http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20031005165919533

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