Utility Service Partners recognized for outstanding contributions to the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials

CANONSBURG, Pa., Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Utility Service Partners, Inc. (USP), administrator of the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program, was recognized by the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) during the 2013 National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition.  The award was presented to USP's President and Chief Executive Officer, Philip E. Riley, Jr. during the NBC-LEO Membership Luncheon and Awards Program on Thursday, November 14, 2013 as a result of outstanding contributions to the organization, event sponsorships and a commitment to strengthening the NBC-LEO – USP alliance.  

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"Utility Service Partners is humbled by this recognition," stated Mr. Riley. "Our organization and the NLC Service Line Warranty Program are committed to maintaining our long-standing relationship with NBC-LEO and look forward to continuing support of their efforts to benefit each member's respective community."

USP is proud to sponsor many NBC-LEO networking events and programming. In addition, many NBC-LEO representatives across the nation are active National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program partners - including Atlanta, GA and Phoenix, AZ.

"It is an honor to be recognized by NBC-LEO, an active organization whose values parallel those of USP.  I look forward to fostering our partnership and working collectively to meet our common goal of helping community leaders improve quality of life for residents through education and community outreach," stated Jeffrey Milliner, Business Development Specialist and USP's NBC-LEO liaison.

About Utility Service Partners (USP) - Founded in 2003, USP strives to be the leading provider of solutions to North American municipal and utility clients by delivering quality programs that bring value to both the client and their residents. Operating under the consumer brand, Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), USP and SLWA are committed to addressing the aging infrastructure across the nation through public-private partnerships.

About the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) – National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) was created in 1970 to represent the interests of African American elected officials.  It is a constituency group of the National League of Cities (NLC).  NBC-LEO's objectives include increasing African American participation on NLC's steering and policy committees to ensure that policy and program recommendations reflect African American concerns and benefit their communities. The organization also works independently with its members to inform them on issues affecting the African American community and helps to devise ways to achieve their community objectives through legislation and direct action.  NBC-LEO conducts its annual meetings in conjunction with NLC's Congress of Cities and Congressional City Conference.

About the National League of Cities – The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.

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SOURCE Utility Service Partners, Inc.

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