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HRM Citizenship Awards 2010

(Tuesday, June 15, 2010) - Mayor Peter Kelly and HRM Council will celebrate the talents of some of its young citizens this evening (June 15). A total of 48 outstanding youth will be presented with a 2010 HRM Citizenship Award at a special ceremony at the outset of the regular HRM Council meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

The recipients are chosen by teachers and principals based on demonstrated qualities of good citizenship. Those chosen have shown that they not only excel academically, but are also committed to giving back to their school and their community at large.

“On behalf of Council I want to say thank you to these future leaders for reaching beyond their academic pressures and also helping to make their community a better place,” said Mayor Kelly.

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Contact:

Mayor Peter Kelly
Halifax Regional Municipality
490-4010

Shaune MacKinlay
Public Affairs
490-6135