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Cisco DeVries
(510) 981-7103

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2004

MAYOR BATES TO RECOGNIZE 126 STUDENTS FOR EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE

 Mayor Tom Bates to continue tradition of recognizing high school students with 
June 3^rd event at the DoubleTree Hotel Berkeley Marina.

Berkeley, CA – Continuing a Berkeley tradition, Mayor Tom Bates will present “Mayor’s 8^th Annual Student Recognition Awards” to Berkeley public school students at a ceremony on Thursday, June 3rd.

With Berkeley City Council Members, School Board Members, parents, and teachers joining him, Mayor Bates will present 126 high school students with awards.  The students were nominated by their teachers in one of seven categories – citizenship, leadership, sports, extraordinary effort, arts, communications, and community service.

“I am proud to continue the tradition of honoring Berkeley students for their leadership, citizenship, and perseverance,” said Mayor Bates.  “Every one of these students has impressed a teacher with their determination and effort and I look forward to giving them the recognition they deserve.”

Sandre Swanson, former Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Barbara Lee and a Berkeley High School alumnus, will give the keynote address.  The Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble and Afro-Haitian Dance Group will provide entertainment.

WHAT:           Mayor’s 8^th Annual Student Recognition Awards Ceremony
Mayor Bates; Sandre Swanson, Former Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Barbara Lee; City Council Members; School Board Members and others.

WHEN:          Thursday, June 3, 2004
                        6 pm – 8 pm

WHERE:        DoubleTree Hotel, Berkeley Marina
                        200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley

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