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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2009
Media Contact: Tad Kelley, APR
(O) 412-359-7119
tad.kelley@usps.gov
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Bridgeville Letter Carrier awarded membership in National Safety Council’s
“Million Mile Club”

Presentation to be made for driving 30 years without an accident

What:
Letter Carrier Gary Molinero will be inducted into the prestigious National Safety Council’s “Million Mile Club” for thirty years of accident-free driving on the job. Molinero has driven 30 years without a preventable motor vehicle accident qualifying him for the distinguished driver award.

Molinaro will receive his Million Mile Club plaque from the Pittsburgh District Manager in a brief ceremony among his coworkers. To be qualified, for Million Mile Club status, a professional driver must have driven accident-free for either 30 years or a million miles. Molinaro has been employed by the USPS since 1978 and has been a letter carrier since 1979.

“Gary is an outstanding Letter Carrier in every aspect of this very demanding position,” said Bridgeville Postmaster David Rupinsky. “The Postal Service has always emphasized safe driving practices. Gary is very conscientious, his leadership and accomplishments are a great example for every member of our workforce.”

Who:
Letter Carrier Gary Molinero, USPS Pittsburgh Acting District Manager Elizabeth Schaefer, Post Office Operations Manager Diane Ingland, Bridgeville Postmaster David Rupinsky, USPS NALC Union Officials, and employees of the Bridgeville Post Office

When:
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
8:30 am

Where:
Bridgeville Post Office
700 Washington Avenue
Bridgeville, PA 15017

Background:
The USPS is proud of its tremendous safety record and equally proud of postal employees who daily provide excellent customer service, while safeguarding themselves and the neighborhoods they serve. Million Mile Club and Safe Driver Awards are appropriate methods of recognizing employees who are dedicated and committed to safe working practices.

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