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For Immediate Release: November 22, 2005 Contact: Mike Ryan Chief Purchasing Officer Phone: (972) 941-7134 Mike Ryan Receives National Purchasing Institute Award Mike Ryan, Chief Purchasing Officer for the City of Plano, recently received the prestigious “Carlton N. Parker Award for Outstanding Service” from the National Purchasing Institute at their Annual Conference in Orlando Florida. Plano City Manager Tom Muehlenbeck said, “Mike has an incredible commitment to the integrity of the purchasing profession. He works diligently to set a high-level of checks and balances in place for our City. His procurement and leadership skills are outstanding. During the recent Katrina Relief Efforts, his team set a new standard of excellence as they purchased and managed resources for shelter operations in a quick and efficient manner. We couldn’t be more pleased he is being honored on this level.” Carlton N. Parker Award is a lifetime achievement award presented annually to a public purchasing official for dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the development and progress of the public procurement profession over their career. It is named in honor of Carlton Parker, C.P.M., a past President of the National Purchasing Institute and former Purchasing Manager at the City of Arlington. Ryan has worked for the City of Plano for 28 years, and has served as the Chief Purchasing Officer since 1990.