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- Casey Sayre & Williams, Inc. Karen Diehl or Taylor Patterson, 310-396-2400 The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a global icon for the entertainment industry and Hollywood. As the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce prepares for the 50th anniversary of the Walk of Fame in 2010, the organization is introducing a new initiative to be called the "Friends of the Walk

of Fame," to secure funds for the Walk's refurbishment and maintenance. On Tuesday, July 22, at 11:00 a.m., the Chamber will unveil the Friends of the Walk of Fame and make a presentation to the first "Friend." -0- WHAT: UNVEILING OF "FRIENDS OF THE WALK OF FAME" WITH PRESENTATION TO FIRST FRIEND WHEN: Tuesday, July 22 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Hollywood Boulevard west of Highland In front of entrance to the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center WHO: Leron Gubler, President, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Cynthia Ruiz, President, Board of Public Works, City of Los Angeles Roger Moliere, Chief, Real Property Management and Development, LA Metropolitan Transportation Authority CONTACT: Karen Diehl or Taylor Patterson, Casey Sayre & Williams 310-396-2400 (representing the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce) MEDIA SHOULD RSVP TO TPATTERSON@CSWPR.COM OR PHONE 310-396-2400

Marks Countdown to the 50th Anniversary Celebration for the
World-Famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010