June 6, 2005— Honoring a dedicated safety and health professional from New York and active American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) member lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Harry Taback 9/11 Memorial Scholarship fund was established today by the ASSE Foundation and Tabacks family, says ASSE.
Harry Tabacks daughters Tracy, Cheryl and Lori of Staten Island, NY, are donating $23,000 to the ASSE Foundation to create this scholarship fund in remembrance of Tabacks commitment to preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. The scholarship will provide aid to students pursuing a career in occupational safety and health.
The ASSE Foundation will annually award a $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate pursuing a degree in the occupational safety, health and environmental field. Applicants must be an ASSE student member and a U.S citizen, have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, are currently enrolled in 12 or more semester hours, and have completed at least 60 semester hours.
Students can submit their applications for scholarships to the ASSE Foundation from September through December each year. To donate to this fund, simply earmark the contribution “Harry Taback 9/11 Memorial Scholarship fund” and send it to: American Society of Safety Engineers, Attn: Foundation, 1800 E. Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
For more information, visit the ASSE Foundation Web site.
