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Denise Collins, DCAS (212) 669-7679
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, today announced the selection of 15 City employees and 20 children of City employees who will receive public service awards and college scholarships totaling nearly $80,000 from the Association and its member organizations.
Each year, the Hundred Year Association reviews the achievements of employees to identify those who, through dedication beyond their job descriptions, have provided outstanding service to the people of New York City. Winners are chosen by a committee comprised of representatives of the Association and the City.
"Today's ceremony gives us a chance to say thank you for all the hard work you do every day," Mayor Giuliani said. "I commend the Hundred Year Association, which is also reaching out to the next generation by awarding college scholarship to 20 sons and daughters of City employees.
"I want to thank the Awards Committee for a job well done, and special thanks to Dick Cook and the Hundred Year Association for recognizing the people who truly make New York City the Capital of the World."
Mr. Cook said, "These students are products of our great City, they are a product of our City schools, and they are a product of our dedicated New York City civil service employees."
Commissioner Diamond said, "These individuals not only exemplify the best in public service, they also make a difference in their communities. As a result of their actions, this City is a better place to live and work."
The Hundred Year Association -- founded in 1927 and comprised of businesses, professional, educational and charitable organizations that have been in continuous operation in New York City for over a century -- has honored career civil service employees for 40 years. In addition, for the past 27 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: Amalgamated Bank of New York; Atlantic Mutual Companies; The Bank of New York; Brooklyn Union; The Chief-Leader; Consolidated Edison of New York; Dancker Sellew & Douglas; The Dime Savings Bank of New York, FSB; Emigrant Savings Bank; Emmet, Marvin & Martin; Hagedorn & Company; Independence Community Foundation; James Thompson & Co.; M & T Bank, New York City Division; Oratorio Society of New York; Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP; Rosenwach Tank Co.; Schieffelin & Somerset Co.; and Scientific American.
Recipients of public service awards receive $1,000 to $5,000. Children of City employees receive $1,000 to $6,000 college scholarships.