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For Immediate Release
04-03		 Contacts: Caroline Chetelat, (410) 956-1050
cchetelat@abycinc.org

Coral Gables Law Firm, Lane Reese Aulick Summers & Field, PA Sponsor ABYC's 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting

January 29, 2004, Edgewater, MD: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will be kicking off its 50th Anniversary at the 2004 Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation, and is honored to have long-time ABYC member Mr. George O. Mitchell, Esq. Lane Reese Aulick Summers & Field, PA as the event sponsor.

George O. Mitchell, Esq., Lane Reese Aulick Summers & Field, PA have been practicing admirality and maritime law for over 40 years. Mr. Mitchell is a Board Certifed admirality attorney and has been a member of ABYC for 15 years.

ABYC's membership, which includes boat owners, boat builders, surveyors, boat yards, insurance companies, law firms, trade associations, marinas, dealerships, government agencies and equipment and accessory manufacturers will gather at this year's Annual Meeting, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ABYC's incorporation as a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation.

As a special addition to this year's Annual Meeting, Admiral Thomas H. Collins, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard will be addressing ABYC's membership as the Keynote Speaker for the event, and assisting with the presentation of awards.

"The 50th anniversary is an exciting milestone for ABYC as well as the marine industry," said Skip Burdon, President/CEO of ABYC. "Over the past several years, George Mitchell has been an ardent supporter of ABYC and its mission of boating safety, and we sincerely thank him for his generous contributions to our organization," stated Burdon.

ABYC has been developing, writing and updating the safety standards for boatbuilding and repair in the United States for going-on 50 years. ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as well as certification programs for marine technicians. These standards are available on CD-ROM and in printed form. Membership and general information can be requested by visiting the ABYC web site at www.abycinc.org.

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