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MODESTO APPLYING FOR TITLE OF 'ALL-AMERICA CITY'
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February 21, 2006
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The city of Modesto issued the following news release:
Modesto is once again going for the title of "All America City," a title Modesto claimed its own in 1954 and again in 1972. The All America City Award, a 54 year old program of the National Civic League recognizing civic excellence, annually honors ten communities that best exemplify the spirit of grassroots citizen involvement and cross sector collaborative problem solving.
"Last year we made it as one of the top 30 finalists; however, based on the strong showing and positive feedback we received last year, I am positive that we will come home from the annual event with the title of All America City this year," said Mayor Jim Ridenour. ...
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