Nominations Announced for 2008 CelebrateLA Volunteer Recognition Event

April 23, 2008

Contact: Julia Robinson Shimizu, 323-935-8050 x 233
jrobinsonshimizu@breathela.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BREATHE LA announces nominations for the 2008 CelebrateLA Volunteer Recognition Event being held in Pasadena on April 27. In keeping with the BREATHE LA mission to promote clean air and healthy lungs through research, education and technology, the following have been nominated for their laudable contributions:

Board Members 10+ years of Service:

Michael Arlen
Robert Berliner
Ray Gonzales
Lawrence Lebowsky
Anastacio Medina
Eugene Port
Jud Schoendorf
Guy SooHoo

Volunteers 100+ hours of Service:

Ruth Flores
Jon Yokogawa
Marc Goodstei

Nominees vie for the distinction of CelebrateLA Award recipient as well as the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is given by the President of the United States in recognition of the valuable contributions made by volunteers across the nation. Any individual, family or group can receive a PVSA for annual and lifelong volunteer service.

MEDIA CONTACT: Julia Robinson Shimizu 323-935-8050 x233 jrobinsonshimizu@breathela.org

BREATHE California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the future of clean air and healthy lungs in Los Angeles County. BREATHE LA was established in 1903 and has over a century of accomplishments. First established to fight then-epidemic Tuberculosis, BREATHE LA has long been a leader in efforts to improve air quality and lung health in Los Angeles. Now part of BREATHE California, a statewide organization BREATHE LA is dedicated to service in our local communities.