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National Press Club Recognizes Harris Corporation With Major Award

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WASHINGTON, May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Press Club announced today that it will present its Centennial Founder's Award to the Harris Corporation in recognition of its support of Press Club programs and events during 2008 -- the Club's centennial year. The award will be presented at a ceremony at the National Press Club Thursday, May 7. Harris is one of four firms to receive such recognition from the Press Club during its centennial.

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"We are so grateful for Harris' commitment to the National Press Club and its programs. Harris not only contributes financially, but its employees and executives regularly volunteer their time and expertise," National Press Club President Donna Leinwand said. "In these challenging times, it's great to know that a corporation like Harris is willing to support the journalism community."

"We are deeply honored by this National Press Club recognition. Our partnership demonstrates Harris Corporation's appreciation of the National Press Club's hard work to foster a free and strong press, which are cornerstones of our democracy," said Howard L. Lance, chairman, president and CEO of Harris. "We are proud to serve as the Club's technology partner and to help ensure that the news media have access to the latest technology in this tremendous facility."

The Centennial Founder's Award is the highest honor the National Press Club bestows on corporate sponsors. Earlier this year the award was given to Aviva USA, Turner Construction Co., and Toyota Motor Company.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of $5.4 billion and 16,500 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

About The National Press Club

Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. Among the Club's 3,500 members are journalists representing nearly every major news organization. The Club hosts more than 2,000 events each year in its downtown Washington conference and meeting facilities. More than 250,000 people visit the Club each year and millions more watch their programs on CSPAN and other outlets. On the web at press.org.

SOURCE National Press Club

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