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September 2, 1994

Vanni, Wallace Honored for Service

Louise Vanni and Jeri Wallace have received the 1994 Distinguished Service Awards at the University of Rochester. Vanni is administrator of the Department of Biology, where she has worked since 1981. Wallace is receptionist in the Strong Memorial Hospital director's office. She joined the University in 1988.

The award recognizes outstanding performance by University employees.

Note to editors: Vanni is a resident of Macedon, N.Y. Wallace lives in Mt. Morris, N.Y.

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