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Lt. Governor Jennings Announces Florida's Hurricane Heroes To Be Honored As Governor's Points Of Light Award Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2004

CONTACT: JACOB DIPIETRE
(850) 488-5394

TALLAHASSEE - Lt. Governor Toni Jennings today announced from October 18 through November 19, the Governor's Points of Light Award program will highlight Florida's Hurricane Heroes - individuals or organizations that provided exemplary service to Floridians in need during the recent hurricane season.

"We have been blessed with a tremendous outpouring of support nationwide for Floridians impacted by the recent hurricanes. I am especially warmed by the many terrific stories I am hearing about Floridians helping Floridians," said Lt. Governor Jennings. "Virtually no area of our state was spared, and Floridians affected by the hurricanes were often the first to help their neighbors in need. These individuals exemplify the true spirit of this award."

During today's announcement, the Lt. Governor honored Father Francisco Valdovinos of the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and 11-year-old Nicole Golden of Arcadia. Members of Father Valdovinos' congregation were among the first to make their way to hurricane ravaged-Pensacola immediately following Ivan's landfall in that area. Nicole served diligently in her hometown of Arcadia by guiding law enforcement to Arcadia residents in need in the absence of road signs and landmarks, following the destruction of Hurricane Charley.

Lt. Governor Jennings was also joined today by volunteers from humanitarian associations such as the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, United Way and Volunteer Leon as well as representatives from Citigroup and Home Depot, two of the many corporations that have deployed employees as volunteers in the hurricane relief effort.

Nominations for Hurricane Heroes are now open. Floridians are encouraged to nominate heroes in their communities, particularly those who have given so much of themselves to help rebuild Florida. The Governor's Points of Light nomination form can be accessed at <http://www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org/>. Specify "Hurricane Hero" on the nomination form.

The Governor's Points of Light award, sponsored by Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, recognizes a Florida resident or organization that demonstrates exemplary service to the community. Award recipients are announced weekly. A panel of judges composed of leaders in the areas of volunteerism and service evaluate all nominations and make recommendations to the Governor. Volunteer Florida Foundation manages the program.

For more information on the Governor' s Points of Light program or to nominate an outstanding volunteer or organization, visit www.myflorida.com or www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org. To donate to the Florida Hurricane Relief Fund to assist Floridians in need, visit www.flahurricanefund.org



Across Florida thousands of lives have been devastated this hurricane season.




Floridians in crisis need your help. Please donate to Florida Hurricane Relief Fund to help the thousands whose lives have been devastated.


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