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3/6/00


ST. LAWRENCE ALUMNA RECEIVES STATEWIDE RECOGNITION 

CANTON, NY - One of St. Lawrence University's most distinguished 
alumnae is receiving new recognition this week in the legislative 
halls in Albany.
	Dr. Tracey S. McNamara, who received the Bachelor of Science 
degree from St. Lawrence University in 1976, is among an "inaugural 
class" of 14 graduates from some of New York's independent colleges 
and universities who have been selected for the Independent Sector's 
Alumni Hall of Distinction. A display of photographs and 
career-descriptive profiles is to be on display March 6, 7 and 8 in 
the Legislative Office Building adjacent to the State Capitol.
	McNamara, who holds a degree in veterinary medicine from Cornell 
University, occupies leading positions at the Bronx Zoo as chairman of 
zoo and wildlife pathology, and has been prominent in identifying causes 
for various infestations that have threatened both animals and humankind. 
St. Lawrence University will award McNamara an honorary degree at 
Commencement ceremonies in May 2000.
	"This means of recognizing outstanding service, personally and 
professionally, to their respective communities and to the quality of life 
in our state, was established to focus attention on our stellar alumni and 
their contributions to New York," said James C. Ross, president of the
Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, which is sponsoring 
the recognition and the special display. The graduates were nominated for 
the distinction by their alma maters. 
	In addition to Dr. McNamara, St. Lawrence University claims another 
honoree in Trustee J. Patrick Barrett, president and CEO, Telergy, who is a 
graduate of Siena College. Other honorees are:

Edward F. Arrigoni, Chairman
New York Bus Service
Iona College

Daniel A. Carp
President, Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester Institute of Technology

Barbara Corcoran
Chairman & Founder, The Corcoran Group
St. Thomas Aquinas College

Brendan Dugan
President & CEO, European American Bank
St. Francis College

The Honorable Rudolph Guiliani
Mayor of the City of New York
Manhattan College

The Honorable Judith Smith Kaye
Chief Judge of the State of New York
Barnard College and New York University Law School

Margaret McHugh
Director, Adolescent Services, Bellevue Hospital and Clinical Associate
Professor of Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine
St. Joseph's College

The Honorable Loretta Preska
United States District Judge, Southern District of New York
The College of Saint Rose

Leslie C. Quick III
President, Fleet Securities
St. Bonaventure University

Alair A. Townsend
Vice President and Publisher, Crains Communications, Inc.
Elmira College

The Honorable Peter F. Vallone
Speaker, New York City Council
Fordham University

Mary Catherine Van Bortel
President, Van Bortel Subaru
Wells College


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