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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 30, 1996

Release #557-96

Contact: Colleen Roche (212) 788-2958 or Deirdra L. Picou (212) 788-2971


MAYOR GIULIANI HONORS RECIPIENTS OF 1996 HUNDRED YEAR
ASSOCIATION PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS

Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, William J. Diamond, Commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, and Richard A. Cook, President of the Hundred Year Association of New York, announced today the selection of 14 city employees and 24 children of city employees who will receive public service awards and college scholarships totaling more than $80,000 from the Association and its member organizations.

Each year, the Hundred Year Association reviews the achievements of employees to identify those who have provided outstanding service to the people of New York City. Winners are chosen by a committee made up of representatives of the Association and the city.

"I'm pleased to join you once again with 'the Hundred Year Association' in honoring the talented and dedicated people who keep New York City on top," said Mayor Giuliani. "This is a great way to express our appreciation, to show city workers that we recognize and value the fine jobs they do. Our appreciation is also extended to the awards committee for a job well done, and special thanks to Dick Cook and the Hundred Year Association for making the best city in the world even better."

"Because of The Hundred Year Association, we are thanking people like paramedic Adam Byrnes, who risked his life in an incredible act of courage to rescue four people from an elevator that had crashed inside the Empire State Building. We are recognizing people like Earl Roberts, of the Housing Authority, who has been instrumental in organizing programs to combat drugs and violence at the Hammel Houses in Rockaway Beach, added Mayor Giuliani."

Of the 14 city employees who received awards today, two received special awards sponsored by Rosenwach Tank Co. in recognition of their heroic efforts to save New Yorkers from loss of life and property. The $1,000 award recipients, Fire Captain Patrick Brown and Detective Michael Hinrichs, are the most highly decorated members of the uniformed services of the Fire and Police departments. The Mayor also expressed his appreciation to individuals like Firefighter Philip McArdle, who as a member of New York City's Urban Search Team has received commendations for his courageous work at the site of the Oklahoma City Bombings.

Mr. Cook said, "The city employees and students the Association recognizes are outstanding people; and they are but a few of many. We hope that by shining our light on them, their excellence will be contagious and the public will see an uplifting and positive side of city government. As for the college scholars, we hope that one day they will provide for the city the kind of leadership they so eloquently demonstrated during the interview process."

Commissioner Diamond said, "Today's award winners exemplify the best in public service. They are resourceful, energetic and determined to make a difference on the job and in their communities. The City is very fortunate to have many employees like these award winners -- employees who bring an extra level of effort and innovation to their work."

The Hundred Year Association -- founded in 1927 and composed of businesses, professional, educational and charitable organizations that have been in continuous operation in New York City for a century or more -- has honored career civil service employees for the last 38 years. In addition, for the past 25 years, the Association has awarded college scholarships to the children of city employees for outstanding academic achievement and community service.

The Association's awards are augmented by several member sponsored awards funded by: The Academy of Political Science; The Bank of New York; Bankers Federal Savings, FSB; Brooklyn Union; The Chief-Leader; Consolidated Edison; Dancker Sellew & Douglas; The Dime Savings Bank of New York, FSB; East New York Savings Bank, Emigrant Savings Bank; Hagedorn & Company; Independence Savings Bank; Isabella Geriatric Center; Johnson & Higgins; Rosenwach Tank Co.; Schieffelin & Somerset Co.; Scientific American; and Woolworth Corporation.

Recipients of public service awards receive $1,000 to $5,000. Children of city employees receive $1,000 to $6,000 college scholarships.

A list of the 1996 Hundred Year Association award winners is attached.



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