For Immediate Release

January 7, 2003

LEE COUNTY ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR

PAULETTE BURTON CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD

If you know of someone who is an outstanding citizen, you can nominate that friend or neighbor for the Paulette Burton Citizen of the Year Award.  The County is looking for the kind of persons who get involved in the community and work diligently for causes in which they believe.  The award strives to recognize a citizen who has provided outstanding civic contributions to Lee County government.

The selection criteria include a positive attitude, knowledge of the objectives and activities of Lee County government, a demonstrated interest in community/county government partnerships and promotion of harmony between the community and county government.

The Board of County Commissioners will select the winner.  Nomination forms are available at Lee County libraries and recreation centers.  Citizens can also complete and submit a form on the Lee County Government website (www.lee-county.com/burton).  Nominations are due by
Friday, January 23, 2004, 4 PM.

For additional information, please call Booch DeMarchi, program director,
at 335-2481.