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<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000" link="#660000" vlink="#003399" alink="#999933"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td><font face="Arial, Helvetica"></font><table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td><font face="Arial, Helvetica"></font><table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td><font face="Arial, Helvetica"> <p align="center"><u><font color="#ff0000" size="7"><b>AWARD'S </b> </font></u></p> <p align="center"> </font></td> </tr> </table><font face="Arial, Helvetica"></font><table dir="ltr" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="1%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica"> </font></td> <td vAlign="top" width="24"><font face="Arial, Helvetica"> </font></td> <td vAlign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica"> <p class="MsoNormal">  </font></td> </tr> </table><font face="Arial, Helvetica"></font><table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td><font face="Arial, Helvetica"><b>June 20, 2008</b> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><font color="#0000ff"> <u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><b>Danny Richardson of Richardson Plumbing Recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award</b>  </span></u></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia recognized Danny Richardson of Richardson Plumbing with a Lifetime Achievement Award at their 116th Annual Meeting held June 21, at Amelia Island Plantation.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">One of PMA’s primary missions is to represent its members on public policy issues before Georgia State Government.  Much of the responsibility for carrying out that mission falls upon the PMA Legislative Chairman.  For the past 14 years, that critical post has been filled by Danny Richardson.  </span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">But Danny did more than just fill a post.  He has been PMA’s eyes and ears, and he has been our voice.  He has recognized the needs of PMA members, and the issues affecting their businesses.  He has articulated those needs, communicating PMA’s positions on key issues to the legislature, the Governor’s office and state agencies.  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Danny “did us proud” during his 14 years as Legislative Chairman.  Not only was he an effective spokesman, he represented us with candor, honesty, and dignity.  His high ethical standards allowed PMA to always occupy the “high ground” as we worked to help shape public policy.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We are all deeply indebted to Danny for all the time and energy he gave to PMA.  We will be reaping the rewards of his work for years to come.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Danny told PMA in an interview once “ I’m very interested in what happens to the plumbing industry.  I believe that every person should belong to their industry association to try to make that industry and association better.  I believe in giving back.”   </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Danny is receiving this Lifetime Achievement not only for the legislative work he has done, but also for the active participation in the organization over the last 20 years.  Danny has held the position of State President, President North GA PHCC , Secretary/Treasurer North GA PHCC, has served on numerous committees over the years and has been PMA’s acting  Secretary/Treasurer  for over 10 years.  Additionally, he has previously been awarded the Contractor of the Year Award in 1989 and again in 1999.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Danny we are proud to recognize that you have given back not only to PMA but the entire Plumbing Industry ten fold, and we are pleased to recognize you with this Lifetime Achievement Award.</span></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia (www.plumbingpros.com) is the professional trade association for plumbing and mechanical contractors. PMA and its national affiliate, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) (www.phccweb.org), have been representing the interests of the industry in Georgia since 1982.</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span><img border="0" src="life_time_award.bmp" width="675" height="504"></p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" src="images/Pictures/danny%20getting%202007%20award.jpg" width="675" height="506"></p> <p><font size="2">Pictured left to right are: Ellen Whitaker, Carol Richardson, Danny Richardson, & Ted Zurn</font></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700">June 23, </span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: 700; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2007</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#0000ff"><b>PMA Legislative Chair Danny Richardson Recognized for Outstanding Service </b></font></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">The Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia recognized its Legislative Chair Danny Richardson, Richardson Plumbing for outstanding service to the plumbing and mechanical industry during the 2007 legislative session.  “Danny’s oversight of the legislative process was critical in getting PMA HB 463 passed into law during the recent session”, stated Ellen Whitaker, PMA’s Executive Director.   </span></p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" src="images/Pictures/danny%20award%202007.JPG" width="675" height="507"></p> <p><b><font face="Arial" color="#000000">December 6, 2006</font></b></p> <p><u><font color="#0000ff"><b>Richardson Plumbing named Entrepreneur of the Month</b></font></u></p> <p><font color="#0000ff"><b>    </b></font><font color="#000000"> Richardson Plumbing was named Elbert County Entrepreneur of the month by the Chamber of Commerce.  On hand for the presentation were chamber representatives Lorrie Higginbotham, Jim Lloyd, Owner Danny Richardson, Richardson staff members Brandye Childs, Lamar Hughes, And chamber representative Michael Davis. The business was started by Danny's Father in 1960 and the son came on board four years later.</font> </p> <p align="center"> <img height="447" src="awards/richardsonpic.jpg" width="675" border="0"></p> <h5>(<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400">Photo by Berryman)</span></h5> <p><b>March 07, 2000</b></font></td> </tr> </table><font face="Arial, Helvetica"></font></td> </tr> </table><font face="Arial, Helvetica"></font></td></tr></table><table dir="ltr" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td valign="top" width="1%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica"> <p> </p> </font></td><td valign="top" width="24"></td><td valign="top"><font face="Arial, Helvetica"> <p>This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them.</p> </font></td></tr></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td><font face="Arial, Helvetica"> <p><b>October 17, 1988</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center"><b>Report From the Plumbing & Mechanical Association</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center"><b>October 1998</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">By Robert Sumner, Executive Director</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <h3><font size="3" color="#0000FF">Danny Richardson Wins PHCC National Legislative Service Award</font></h3> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height:150%">The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association presented its 1998 Legislative Service Award to PMA Legislative Chairman Danny Richardson at its national convention in Toronto.  Mr. Richardson is President of Richardson Plumbing Co. in Elberton.  He was nominated for the award by Chuck Carson, PHCC-National director.  Mr. Carson is President of Carson Plumbing Co. in Athens, and represents Zone 2 on the PHCC national board of directors.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height:150%">The award winner was not announced ahead of time, so it was a total surprise to Mr. Richardson when his name was called to come to the podium.  But most of Danny's friends attending the convention were in on the secret, and made sure that he was in the room when the award was announced.  Other Georgia PMA members attending the PHCC National Convention and NEX trade show included:  Tommy and Joyce Addis, Quality Plumbing; John and Lynn Ayers, John W. Ayers, Inc.; Bobby Burns, Lakeside Plumbing; Eddie and Alice Miller, Miller Mechanical; Herb and Lena Miller, Miller Mechanical; George and Karen Raburn, Raburn & Raburn Plumbing; Bryan and Debra Stansell, Fulton Plumbing, Htg. and Air Conditioning; Rob and Jane Sumner, PMA; and Charles and Suzanne Weatherby, Professional Plumbing.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height:150%" align="center"> <font color="#000080" size="4"><a href="contactinfo.htm"> <font color="#0000FF"> Contact Us</font></a></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> </font></td></tr></table></body>