American Fiber Systems Donates $10,000 To Red Cross Disaster-Relief Effort, Calls On Business Community To Join In Support.Business Editors/Technology Writers & City Desks ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2001 Start-up dark-fiber metropolitan network provider American Fiber Systems is making a $10,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. in support of the disaster-relief effort following this week's tragedies in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. "The extent of our losses as a nation is unspeakable and unimaginable," said David G. Rusin, the company's president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and those true heroes who are conducting the recovery effort." In a letter to Red Cross President and CEO Bernadine Healy Dr. Bernadine Patricia Healy (b. August 4, 1944) is a cardiologist and a former head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American Red Cross. She is a senior writer for US News & World Report. Healy is a life-long Republican. , Rusin called on the rest of the American business community to demonstrate similar support. "At times like this, we must remember the spirit of independence and generosity that has made this country great," he said. "It is time for those of us who reap the benefits of a free-market economy free-market economy n → economía de libre mercado free-market economy n → économie f de marché free-market economy n in a free society to unite against the villainy Villainy See also Evil, Wickedness. Vindictiveness (See VENGEANCE.) Violence (See BRUTALITY, CRUELTY.) d’Acunha, Teresa portrait of devilish Spanish servant and kidnapper. [Br. Lit. of some who don't." Rusin's company is a start-up with 30 employees. He encourages larger, more established companies to demonstrate even more generosity as their situation allows. Contributions should be sent to: American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund P.O. Box 37243 Washington, D.C. 20013 September 13, 2001 Dr. Bernadine Healy, President and CEO American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund P.O. Box 37243 Washington, D.C. 20013 Dear Dr. Healy: Please accept the enclosed $10,000 donation as direct aid for the victims of Tuesday's terrorist atrocity. Clearly, no amount of money can compensate for the heinous hei·nous adj. Grossly wicked or reprehensible; abominable: a heinous crime. [Middle English, from Old French haineus, from haine, hatred, from losses suffered by individuals, families, and our nation during this useless slaughter of innocents. However, American Fiber Systems would like to assist as we can in supporting your outstanding and heroic disaster-relief effort. We also call on the American business community to join us in assisting the recovery effort. At times like this, we must remember the spirit of independence and generosity that has made this country great. It is now time for those of us who reap the benefits of a free-market economy in a free society to unite against the villainy of some who don't. Sincerely, David G. Rusin President and CEO |
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