Universal Coin & Bullion’s President Mike Fuljenz Receives Service Award

Beaumont, TX (PRWEB) May 25, 2007 -- Universal Coin & Bullion believes the responsible role of a corporate citizen is not only providing value to its clients but also helping to enrich its community.

“Living these values and putting them into action is the best thing for business, employees, and their community,” stated Mr Fuljenz, the president of Universal Coin & Bullion. “Our company and employees practice what we preach, investing both time and money into the community making a genuine difference to peoples' lives.”

An evidence of living this creed, Mr. Fuljenz was awarded for his gift of time, talent and treasure for the betterment of the Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School. The school located in Beaumont, Texas, is no stranger to its own share of awards having twice been cited by the United States Department of Education as an exemplary School. It has also been able to maintain an astounding accomplishment of ninety-nine percent of its graduates being admitted to colleges or universities. In 2004, Msgr. Kelly Catholic High School was recognized with a Top 50 Award honoring America's Best Catholic High Schools.

On May 8, 2007, Mr. Fuljenz, a former teacher and now president of Universal Coin & Bullion was presented with the “Volunteer of the Year Service Award,” by Principal Roger Bemis during the Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School annual Awards Program. Then on May 17, 2007 both Mike and his wife Karen were presented with the Saint Thomas Aquinas Award in recognition of their outstanding support for the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Beaumont. The award is given to an individual who best exemplifies the ideals of Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Bishop Guillory’s poignant remark summarized their generosity “They have set a wonderful example in our Diocese of how to love thy neighbor. I know through their generosity they will inspire others.” The superintendent of schools, George Pressey, added; “They’ve literally touched every child in the Diocese somehow.”

Mike Fuljenz, is one of America's foremost rare coin experts and has always had an affinity for the academic community. Mr. Fuljenz was also recently honored by Lamar University of Texas for His Philanthropy and Services. Lamar's tribute to Mike Fuljenz and his company Universal Coin & Bullion is featured on the University's website. You can read the entire article at www.lamar.edu/newsevents/news/207_5386.htm, it contains numerous quotes from Mr. Fuljenz and paints a portrait of a man, who is a dedicated father, businessman and all around asset to the Golden Triangle Community.

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