Galveston Chamber announces Dr. John Stobo as Business Leader of the Year for 2005

The Galveston Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it will honor Dr. John Stobo as its Business Leader of the Year at the annual Leadership Luncheon, June 9 at the Moody Gardens Convention Center.

This annual award is given to a person who exemplifies the following qualities in his or her business life:  Honesty, integrity, compassion, ethical treatment of co-workers, customers and business associates and a commitment to community service.

"It is a privilege to lead a health sciences university that is so committed to do the right thing for the health of society and which exemplifies compassion and the highest ethical standards in doing so. We at UTMB are indeed fortunate to have the support of the Galveston community and we pledge to always act in a way to deserve that support." stated Dr. Stobo.

This awards luncheon also honors 4-5 high school seniors with scholarships to their choice of colleges.

Tickets are $35 per person for Chamber members, $40 per person for non-members or $325 for tables of 8.  Call the Chamber office at 409 763-5326 for reservations or reserve online at www.galvestonchamber.com. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.