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AT&T Real Yellow Pages Sponsors 450th Anniversary Celebration

Pensacola, Fla. – June 5, 2008 – AT&T Real Yellow Pages has contributed an in-kind donation worth more than $100,000 to the 450th Anniversary Celebration, Celebrate Pensacola, Inc., announced today. Celebrate Pensacola, Inc., a non-profit organization managing the celebration, is planning numerous special events and programs for the next 15 months to commemorate Pensacola’s first colony in 1559. Events such as parades, art exhibits, heritage walks, historical reenactments and educational programs in local schools will be funded primarily with private donations.

"AT&T is proud to sponsor such a worthy celebration of Pensacola’s long and significant history," said Genie Nicholson, area marketing manager for AT&T Advertising & Publishing. "We hope other businesses will follow our lead and participate in this historic community celebration."

The Pensacola News Journal and Gulf Power have also come on board as major sponsors. Other individuals and businesses that would like to contribute, may learn more at www.CelebratePensacola.com or by e-mailing Denise@CelebratePensacola.com.