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For Immediate Release

Rick Saunders Receives Top Honor

April 22, 2005 F.R. (Rick) Saunders, Jr. has been selected by the Department of Business Administration and Economics School of Business at Francis Marion University as their Beta Gamma Sigma honoree for the 2004-2005 academic year. Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society for AACSB-International accredited business programs. It is the highest national scholarship honor society that a school of business can achieve.

In a ceremony held earlier this week on the grounds of Francis Marion University, Mr. Saunders was recognized for his professional success as well as his personal support and encouragement of the School of Business at Francis Marion. The award was presented by Dr. Barry O’Brien, the Dean of the Business School.

Robert Barrett, President of the FMU Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, noted that by becoming a Beta Gamma Sigma member, Rick joins a prestigious group of academic and business leaders dedicated to excellence, integrity, and life-long learning.

Rick Saunders is President and CEO of First Reliance Bank, a full service community bank headquartered in Florence, SC. For more information visit: www.firstreliance.com

For more Information:
Sherree Baumgardner
Advertising and Media Relations
First Reliance Bank
2170 W. Palmetto St.
Florence, SC 29501
843.674.3270
843.662.0787



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