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Tony Argiz Of Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Company LLP Honored By The Miami-Dade/Broward County State Of Israel Bonds

MIAMI, FL - June 26, 2003 - Tony Argiz, CPA, managing partner of Miami-based accounting and management consulting firm Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Company LLP, was honored with the Neal J. Menachem Memorial Award by the Miami-Dade/Broward County State of Israel Bonds at the 17th Annual CPA-Attorney Dinner held June 17 at the Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel. The Neal J. Menachem Memorial Award is presented to those professionals who support the state of Israel and demonstrate a commitment to community service and their respective professions.

"I am sincerely humbled to be recognized by such a remarkable organization," said Argiz. "Community service has always been very important to me, and I am happy to be honored for doing what brings me joy."

With nearly 25 years of experience in the field of public accounting, Argiz is recognized as an expert in forensic accounting, valuations and automotive consulting. Since 1997, he has lead MBA, which today is one of the nation's top 100 public accounting firms and ranked on the "Best of the Best" list of 25 CPA firms in the United States by Bowman's Accounting Report. Argiz previously served on the governing body of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and was the first Cuban-American appointed by the governor to chair Florida's Board of Accountancy.

In addition to his many professional achievements, Argiz is dedicated to the community. He serves as United Way of Miami-Dade fund campaign co-chair, treasurer of the Orange Bowl Committee, and chair of the Miami Dade Junior College Foundation. He also has served on Florida's Constitutional Revision Commission and was chairman of the Florida International University Council of 100.

A Certified Public Accountant in Florida, New York, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Texas, Argiz earned his bachelor of business administration degree from Florida International University. He is a certified fraud examiner and certified valuation analyst, and he earned the accredited in business valuations designation from the AICPA.

The Development Corporation for Israel (originally founded as the American Finance and Development Corporation for Israel) was created in February 1951 to offer the securities in the United States. Today, Israel Bonds are securities issued by the State of Israel to help build and strengthen the nation's economy and infrastructure.

Based in Miami, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Boulder, Colorado, Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra LLP is one of the nation's leading independent accounting and management consulting firms. With a portfolio of services that goes far beyond traditional accounting, MBAF provides business solutions to a broad range of clients, from individuals to public and private entities. For more information, visit www.mbafcpa.com.

Editor's Note: Tony Argiz resides in Coral Gables, FL.