| Gov. Blagojevich to recognize PATH Award recipients at Inaugural Celebration 1/3/2007 - December 28, 2006 Abby
Ottenhoff 312-814-3158
Rebecca Rausch
217-782-7355
Gerardo Cardenas
312-814-3158
Gov. Blagojevich to recognize PATH Award
recipients at Inaugural Celebration
PATH awards honor Illinois heroes who
have improved the lives of people in their community
Visit www.celebrateillinois2007.com to learn more
about PATH winners and the inauguration celebration
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR NEWS
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ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH - GOVERNOR
For Immediate Release: Contact:
January 2, 2007 Abby Ottenhoff
312/814.3158
Gerardo Cardenas
312/814.3158
Rebecca Rausch
217/782.7355
Amy Rosenband (HFS)
312/814.0908
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
For Thursday, January 4, 2007
CHICAGO - Wanda Majcher and Walter Mulica, two of Chicago's most active
Polish-American community leaders, will both receive Governor Blagojevich's
"People Are Today's Heroes" (PATH) Awards. Wanda Majcher, Executive
Director of the Copernicus Foundation, will be honored with a PATH Award for
her tireless efforts to raise awareness and promote the importance of breast
cancer in Chicago's Polish community, as well as her work with the
Governor's All Kids program and involvement in the Community Forum on
Education to promote new state initiatives expand access to preschool and
make college more affordable. Walter Mulica, President of Wally's
International Markets and Belmont Sausage Co., will receive a PATH Award for
his leadership and excellent service in the Polish community in Chicago and
his dedication to the Governor's All Kids program. Mr. Mulica's
instrumental work and commitment to All Kids have contributed to the
improvement of the availability of health care coverage to children in the
Polish community. Barry Maram, the Director of Illinois Healthcare and
Family Services, will be presenting the awards on behalf of the Governor.
The Governor's PATH Award recognizes groups or individuals who, through
their hard work and commitment, have improved the lives of those in their
community and have helped Illinois move forward in the areas of health care,
public safety, education and economic development.
WHO: Barry Maram, Director of Illinois Healthcare and Family Services
Wanda Majcher, Executive Director of the Copernicus
Foundation
Walter Mulica, President of Wally's International Markets and
Belmont Sausage Co.
WHAT: Wanda Majcher and Walter Mulica will each receive a PATH Award for
outstanding service to the community
TIME: 11:00 am
LOCATION: Copernicus Center
5216 West Lawrence
Chicago, IL
Katie Ridgway
Press Assistant
Office of Governor Blagojevich
(312) 814-5969
katherine.ridgway@illinois.gov
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