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For Immediate Release

New York Building Congress Appoints Two New Vice Presidents

Veterans of Government Affairs and Economic Development to Steer Communications and Public Policy

New York, March 24, 2000 – B. Dean Angelakos and Cathy A. DelliCarpini have been named Vice Presidents at the New York Building Congress, Chairman Jeffrey M. Levy announced today. The Building Congress is a coalition of contractors, architects, engineers, and labor that includes more than 150,000 professionals and skilled workers employed in and around New York City. For over 78 years, this coalition has helped shape public policy with the goal of supporting and maintaining New York’s economic improvement.

Mr. Angelakos joins the Building Congress as Vice President for Policy and Programs. His experience includes, most recently, serving for five years as Executive Assistant to the New York State Comptroller where he developed community and inter-governmental outreach programs, among other projects. Prior to 1995, Mr. Angelakos worked in the Office of the New York City Deputy Mayor for Finance and Economic Development, and as a policy analyst for the New York City Council/Speaker’s Central Staff.

Ms. DelliCarpini will serve the Building Congress as Vice President for Membership and Communications. Most recently, she served four years as Press Secretary and Director of Public Affairs for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection responsible for media relations, environmental education, special events, and managing the Agency’s innovative Web site. Previously, Ms. DelliCarpini managed corporate communications for the Jamaica Water Supply Company, and directed community relations for the Connecticut- and New York-American Water Companies.

"We are excited to have the expertise and energy of both Dean Angelakos and Cathy DelliCarpini to help support our efforts to encourage the City’s continued prosperity and growth," Mr. Levy said. "Dean and Cathy bring to the Building Congress a wealth of experience in communications and government relations that are tremendous assets for our organization."