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Subject: Pearl Harbor survivor, civic legend Jack Hammett receives
Mayor's Award
Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011 1:42:30 PM
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PRESS RELEASE
July 28, 2011
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Pearl Harbor survivor, civic legend Jack Hammett
receives Mayor's Award
COSTA MESA, CALIF.—Jack Hammett has been chosen by Mayor
Gary Monahan as the August 2011 recipient of the Costa Mesa
Mayor's Award, which recognizes individuals in the community who
have performed an outstanding act, service or good deed.
Hammett, who served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years and survived the
attack on Pearl Harbor, had a remarkable second career as a
successful Costa Mesa businessman and one of Costa Mesa's most
civic -minded citizens whose good work spanned more than four
decades.
He worked for 26 years as administrator for Bristol Park Medical
Group and was instrumental in getting the health center built and
assisting thousands of people in improving their health and bettering
their lifestyle;
His involvement in civic life included serving in the Costa Mesa Police
Reserves, on the Planning Commission, Costa Mesa City Council, as
Mayor, and on the boards of nonprofits such as the United Fund, the
Rotary Club, and Chamber of Commerce—work that earned him
many deserved honors such as the Costa Mesa Chamber of
Commerce's "Man of the Year" award and the Orange County Bar
Assn.'s "Government Service Award."
Hammett's service wasn't confined to Costa Mesa. He served in
several state organizations, including Gov. Ronald Reagan's Advisory
Committee on Physicians Assistants, the state Board of Medical
Assurance, and the California Aeronautics Board.
Hammett will be honored at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The
award presentation will take place in the Council Chambers at Costa
Mesa City Hall at 6 p.m.
Bill Lobdell I Interim Director of Communications 1 949.887.2541
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