Dawn Marshall-Hosier Names UR Service Staff of the Year

1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
Upstate New York Division                              
Service Employees International Union
225 West Broad Street,  Suite B
Rochester, New York  14608
Telephone:      (585)-244-0830
Fax:            (585)-244-0956
Website:        www.1199seiu.org


MEDIA RELEASE                   MAY 9, 2007

DAWN MARSHALL-HOSIER NAMED UR SERVICE STAFF OF THE YEAR

        (Rochester) - Dawn Marshall-Hosier has received the 2007
"Jean-Valery Coumans Staff Service Award" at the University of Rochester.
The award was presented in a ceremony hosted by UR Dean of Students Jody
Asbury and UR Dean of the College Richard Feldman in late April. 

        Its inscription reads:  "This award honors the contribution of
University of Rochester staff whose outstanding service enhances the
experience of the student community."  It is given each year by the Sigma
Nu Fraternity in conjunction with the UR Office of Fraternity and Sorority
Affairs.

        Dawn Marshall-Hosier works as a cashier in the Wilson Commons
dining area, commonly referred to as "The Pit."  She has worked there for
the past 11 years, and has been a UR employee since 1994.  Dawn is an
active member of the UR Campus chapter of the  Service Employees
International Union (SEIU) and works part-time as a receptionist in the
Rochester Office of Local 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.

        "Dawn always greets me with a hug."  said UR senior David Ladon..
"She cares about students like we are her family.  She makes UR feel a lot
like home.  Dawn Marshall-Hosier is one of the most genuinely nice people
that I've ever met."

        "Dawn is also a role model for students and coworkers." said Zola
Brown, Outreach Coordinator for the National Benefit Fund and office
manager for the union.  "She works hard, supports her family, and is active
in union and community affairs."

        Dawn Marshall-Hosier lives in Rochester with her husband and four
children, all of whom are musicians.  They play together as a group called
"Youth Legacy" with a repertoire ranging from Bach to Bob Marley.

        For further information, please contact Bruce Popper at (585)
244-0830 x316.