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2011 Buffalo Urban League Gala set forSaturday, Nov. 19

BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Urban LeagueInc., one of Erie Countysleading economic development and human services organizations, will

celebrate its annual Gala onSaturday, Nov. 19 at the newly renovated

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. The theme of this years event pays

homage to the positive impact the Urban League has on the lives of

individuals and families throughout Western New York.

2011 Buffalo Urban League Gala Honorees Include: Robert G. Wilmers, Chairman/CEO, M&T Bank will receive the Buffalo

Urban Leagues highest award to an individual-the William L. Evans &Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award;

Imam Fajri and Dr. LaVonne Ansari and Van and Trudy Mollenberg will

receive the Family Life Awards;

National Fuel and People, Inc. will receive the Community Service Awards;

Yaritza Camacho and Cameron Pritchett will receive the Outstanding Youth

Awards; and

James C. Smith will receive the Presidents Exemplary Service Award

Each of the individuals and organizations being honored at this years

Gala play an exemplary role in improving lives in our community, said

Brenda W. McDuffie, President & CEO of the Buffalo Urban League. The

Buffalo Urban League is extremely proud to recognize each of them for

their deep commitment, tireless efforts and role in being Part of the

Solution. Proceeds from the black tie event will support the organizations

programs and services in the areas of: education, scholarships, employment,

business development, housing, and family support, including, foster care,

adoption, youth and senior services.

Annually, the Buffalo Urban League provides vital services to more than

15,000 individuals and families in need, said Stephen Bell, Buffalo Urban

League Board President and Partner, Director of Public Affairs, Eric Mower

+ Associates. The widely attended Gala allows the Urban League to

continue to provide those services in a time when the need is at its greatest.

The 2011 Buffalo Urban League Gala is chaired by Kristine M.Wydro,

Buffalo Urban League Board of Directors and Director of Human Resources,

Tops Markets. The 2011 Honorary Chairs include: Paul B. Cronin, EVP &

Regional President, Commercial Banking, HSBC Bank USA; Robert P.

Holliday, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T-Upstate New York;

Michael W. Cropp, M.D., M.B.A, President & CEO, Independent Health;

David F. Smith, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, National Fuel; and Bill

H. Ransom, President & General Manager, WKBW-TV.

Linda Pellegrino of WKBW-TVs AM Buffalo and Elizabeth M. Lewin will

preside as Mistresses of Ceremonies. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with

a silent auction and reception with music provided by the Hutchinson

Central Technical High School Jazz Ensemble and Pappy Martin LoveSupremes Jazz Ensemble; and is followed at 7:30 p.m. with a dinner and

awards presentation. The evening concludes with dancing to live music

performed by the New York City Dimensions Band. Sponsorships areavailable. Individual tickets are $100.00 per person. For more information

please contact Pam Arbogast at (716) 250-2424, or e-mail her atpsarbo@buffalourbanleague.org .About the Buffalo Urban LeagueSince 1927, the Buffalo Urban League has brought positive change and

opportunities for a better future to hundreds of thousands of lives here in

the Buffalo-Niagara region. Our mission is to empower African Americans,

other minorities and disadvantaged individuals in securing economic self-

reliance, parity, power and civil rights. Our services are designed to build

strong and stable families through the provision of family support and

stabilization services, educational and employment opportunities,

scholarships, health awareness, financial literacy skills training, business

development and housing assistance to families and individuals in our

community. More information about our services is available at

www.buffalourbanleague.org.