REMINDER/San Francisco's Renowned Beefeater Doorman Tom Sweeney Celebrates 25 Years At the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, Sunday, December 16, 2001.

News/Assignment Editors

REMINDER...for Sunday (Dec. 16)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Sir Francis Drake Hotel 

      WHO: Tom Sweeney

      WHAT: Native San Franciscan, Tom Sweeney, began working at the
        historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel in 1977 when he was just 19
        years old. After completing the Hotel/Restaurant Program at
        City College, Sweeney was hired as a bellman and soon after
        promoted to doorman. Today, Sweeney is the most photographed
        figure in the City decked in his colorful Beefeater-garbed
        attire -- red jacket with gold braided embroidery, crimson
        knickers and a black hat. From luggage tags, stationery and
        posters to a drink named "Sweeneytini," Tom Sweeney celebrates
        his 25th anniversary with many accomplishments.

      WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001
          Catch Tom Sweeney in action from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as he
        greets and checks-in hotel guests.

      WHERE: Sir Francis Drake Hotel (in front of the main entrance on
        Powell Street)
          450 Powell Street, on the Powell Street cable car line,
        415/392-7755

      VISUAL: In the spirit of the anniversary, a large banner and red,
        white and gold balloons will be displayed outside of the
        hotel.

      MORE: Tom Sweeney will be available for interviews from 1 to 3
        p.m.