Avalon Correctional Services, Inc. - CITY - Vice President Receives Top Award!OKLAHOMA Oklahoma (ōkləhō`mə), state in SW United States. It is bordered by Missouri and Arkansas (E); Texas, partially across the Red R. (S, W); New Mexico, across the narrow edge of the Oklahoma Panhandle (W); and Colorado and Kansas (N). CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1998--Avalon Correctional Services, Inc. Vice President Gary Parsons Gary Parsons is the chairman of the board for XM Satellite Radio. Mr. Parsons was formerly on the board of WorldSpace. Gary M. Parsons has served as XM Satellite Radio Chairman of the Board of Directors since May 1997. He served as CEO until the recruitment of Hugh Panero. was recently awarded The Oklahoma Correctional Association Achievement Award. The award was presented at the Oklahoma Correctional Association Twelfth Annual Conference on October October: see month. 23, 1998. The Achievement Award is the Associations' highest award honoring the individual demonstrating excellence, outstanding accomplishments in criminal justice and corrections, and service to the Association. Mr. Parsons Parsons, city (1990 pop. 11,924), Labette co., SE Kans.; inc. 1871. It is a shipping point for dairy products, grain, and livestock. Manufactures include ammunition, wire and paper products, plastics, and appliances. has been engaged in the corrections industry for more than 24 years, with special skills in administration, specializing in community corrections, and adult secure institutions. He began his career in the 1970's by directing a variety of programs for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and retired in January January: see month. 1998 as the Regional Director. Mr. Parsons joined Avalon and assumed the position of Vice President of Operations in January 1998. "Mr. Parsons is a great leader," said Chief Executive Officer Don Smith. "He has set a standard for the corrections industry. We are very proud of his recognition by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections." The Oklahoma Correctional Association Achievement Award is given to a current member of the Association for their outstanding contribution to the field of juvenile or adult corrections, and the field of criminal justice. "I was very surprised that the Association Membership chose me for the award," said Gary Parsons. "My wife and I have been active members since the Association was established. It is always an honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. to be recognized by your friends and professional colleagues." Avalon Correctional Services, Inc. is a leading developer and manager of privatized community correctional facilities in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Avalon provides a diverse range of programs and services to local, state, and federal government agencies. Avalon currently has 14 contracts in four states with a total of 1110 corrections beds. This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. regarding future events and future performance of the company that involve risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. Investors should refer to documents that the company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a description of certain factors that could cause actual results to vary from current expectations and forward-looking statements contained in this press release. |
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