FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                    Dated June 12, 2006
            
                             CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO BE HONORED AS THE
                                     “CREATIVE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” 

           LOS ANGELES – Today, Carol Autenrieth and Teddy Chambers, co-Chairs of the
Los Angeles Chapter of Salute America announced a special 2006 Salute to the City of
Los Angeles as the “Creative Capital of the World.”  The salute will take place on July 4^th 2006
in a diverse multicultural festival at El Pueblo Historical Monument, the home of Olvera Street. 
The celebration  will feature cannon and musket fire, historical re-enactments, live multicultural
entertainment, CAN DO Kids , 10 foot tall angels, Salute America Awards,  and much more in
a true 4^th of July Salute to Los Angeles.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is the Honorary Chair for the event. Councilman Jose Huizar
(14^th District) will be the Event Host. Councilwoman Jan Perry (9^th District) and Bernard Parks
(8^th District) have sponsored a City Council Resolution to declare July 4^th “Salute Los Angeles
Day.”  Citywide participation has been urged by the Mayor and City Council members.

Ms. Autenrieth, who is also the Chair of the Fort Moore Memorial Committee, has
produced this July 4^th event celebrating L.A.’s First Independence Day for the past 16 years.
According to Autenrieth , “This year we are furthering the lead of Mayor  Villaraigosa who has
asked Los Angeles to dream with him. To this end, we will celebrate L.A.’s history, it cultural
diversity and we will declare that Los Angeles is the ‘Creative Capital of the World.’”  Ms.
Chamber added, “To us it is about L.A. pride and unity. This is our way of saying, Los Angeles,
there’s a winner in you.”

               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CAROL AUTENRIETH AT
                          (310) 864-9377 OR DOUGLAS YOUNG AT (865) 679-8608
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                           Dated: June 14, 2006

HISTORICAL REENACTORS TO HONOR LOS ANGELES WITH A SALUTE WHEN LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERS DECLARING JULY 4^TH “SALUTE LOS ANGELES DAY”

LOS ANGELES – On June 16, 2005 the Los Angeles City Council shall consider a resolution to be introduced by Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry, 9^th District, and co-sponsored by Councilman Bernard Parks, 8^th District, to declare July 4^th a commemorative date to pay tribute to the City of Los Angeles. The Perry/Parks resolution provides that July 4^th be officially declared “Salute Los Angeles Day.”

According the Councilwoman Perry, “I am introducing the resolution because I believe that there should be a special day each year to pay tribute to our great city, its history, its cultural diversity and its trend setting creativity. July 4^th is a great day, not only because it is a date of national pride, but, because on that day in 1847 Los Angeles celebrated its first Independence Day.” 

Councilman Parks added, “Since Los Angeles was established it has become the most culturally diverse city in the United States and is an example to the world of how people from all over the world, from as many as 125 ethnic cultures, can live and thrive together. Angelinos should be proud of this special place they have made in the world. July 4^th is not only about national pride, it is about L.A. pride and unity.”

On June 16, 2006 at 9:30 a.m., when the Perry/Huizar resolution is introduced historical reenactors dressed in authentic 1847 period costumes will salute the Los Angeles City Council as a tribute to Los Angeles and its history. Singer Kelly Foster shall sing her song “Fly with L.A.” as part of the presentation.

Councilman Jose Huizar, 4^th District, shall be the Grand Marshall at this special family oriented “Salute Los Angeles Day” celebration at at El Pueblo Historical Monument, the home of Olvera Street, the home of Olvera Street Square on July 4^th. The event shall include historical reeneactors, cannon and musket fire, the early California experience, multicultural entertainment, achievement awards, CAN DO Kids, 10 foot angels and more.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CAROL AUTENRIETH AT
              (310) 864-9377 OR DOUGLAS YOUNG AT (865) 679-860 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     Dated: June 26, 2006

 SALUTE AMERICA ANNOUNCES “TOP TEN” AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 4^TH DURING A SPECIAL MULTICULTURAL SALUTE TO LOS ANGELES WITH CANNON AND MUSKET FIRE AND 10 FOOT ANGELS  

Los Angeles – Today, Salute America announced the recipients of its “Top Ten” awards and two Special Achievement Awards which will be presented at the July 4^th 2006 festival celebrating L.A.’s First Independence Day and saluting Los Angeles as the “Creative Capital of the World.” This 16^th annual multicultural festival honoring L.A. history will be held at the El Pueblo Historical Monument, home of Olvera Street.  Councilman Jose Huizar  will host the event which will feature cannon and musket fire, historical re-enactments, unique 10 foot tall angelic sculptures, live multicultural entertainment, CAN DO Kids, Salute America Awards,  and much more in a true 4^th of July Salute to Los Angeles – the “City of Angels.”  

The recipients of Salute America’s Top Ten “There’s a Winner in You Extra Effort Awards” will be: Metropolitan Transportation Authority, “Best Transportation System in America;” Los Angeles Police Department (L.A.P.D), “Protecting and Serving Los Angeles;” Los Angeles Fire Department (L.A.F.D), “Courage and Dedicated Service to Los Angeles;” La Opinion, “80 Years of Commitment to Journalism for the Hispanic People of America;” Club Deportivo Chivas USA, “Community Soccer Initiatives;” El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, “The Historical Birthplace of Los Angeles;” Los Pobladores 200, “In Honor of the 200 Founding Families of Los Angeles;” Keith Colley and The CAN DO! Project, “Most Inspirational Youth Project” - Can-Do-Kids; The Bunker Art Group, “Best Artist Group in Los Angeles;” Teddy Chambers, Narconon International, “Working to Make a Drug Free World.”  

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will receive the Los Angeles County Service Award for ”Protecting and Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area.” Carol Autenrieth, Fort Moore Memorial Committee Chair, shall receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for “Lifetime of Dedication to Los Angeles History and Tradition.”   

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is the Honorary Chair for the event. Councilman Jose Huizar (14^th District) will be the Event Host. Councilwoman Jan Perry (9^th District) and Bernard Parks (8^th District) sponsored and passed a City Council Resolution to declare July 4^th “Salute Los Angeles Day.”  Citywide participation has been urged by the Mayor and City Council members.

After a flag rising, the event will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with cannon and musket fire and continue to 4:00 p.m. with live multicultural entertainment, the early California experience with hands-on demonstrations: blacksmith, adobe brick, pottery, rag dolls, and rope making, five 10 foot angels, artists and information booths and much more. A Salute Los Angeles Commemorative Magazine will be available at the event along with stylistic “Salute Los Angeles” T-shirts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CAROL AUTENRIETH AT
                         (310) 864-9377 OR DOUGLAS YOUNG AT (865) 679-860