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Article: Lyon and Galbreath lauded for lifetime achievement.(William H. Lyon and Catherine A. Galbreath awarded by Casual Furniture Retailers Association and the Summer and Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association)
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- Casual Living
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- July 1, 2007
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Lyon and Galbreath to be honored at September event
William H. Lyon and Catherine A. Galbreath will receive 2007 Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Casual Furniture Retailers Association and the Summer and Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association announced.
Lyon and Galbreath will be honored at the 48th Annual Apollo Awards Banquet on Sept. 20 during the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago.
Lyon began his work in the casual furniture industry 52 years ago as the sales office manager at Woodard in Owosso, Mich. By 1959 he was helping the company launch Carolina Forge in Salisbury, N.C., writing the ...