Day of Tribute Planned for New York's Subway Super Hero
April 02 2007 - 11:11AM
PR Newswire (US)
- Chrysler Group and Nino's Ristorante host tribute luncheon NEW
YORK, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 3, 2007,
DaimlerChrysler and Nino's Ristorante will host a luncheon for
Wesley Autrey, the Harlem resident who risked his life by jumping
into the path of an oncoming train to save a stranger who had
fallen onto the tracks. At the lunch, Autrey, who learned earlier
this year on the Ellen Show that he would be receiving a vehicle
from the Chrysler Group, will be presented with his custom-ordered
2007 Jeep(R) Patriot. Autrey also receives from Chrysler one year
of parking in a structure close to his home in Harlem. In addition,
Chrysler's SeatCheck program donated two booster seats to help
ensure Autrey's four- and six-year-old daughters are properly
buckled in when riding in the family's new vehicle. SeatCheck is a
national education campaign that includes a free, online child
safety seat inspection locator to help parents and caregivers find
the closest safety seat inspection locations in their community to
have their child's safety seat inspected for proper fit and use.
"We need heroes," said Tom LaSorda, chief executive officer,
Chrysler Group. "Wesley's story should be told and re-told because
it inspires the best in all of us. The entire Chrysler Group is
proud to honor this true American hero." A two-year auto insurance
policy for Autrey's Jeep Patriot is provided by Progressive
Insurance. Autrey's family, politicians, celebrities and media are
expected to attend the exclusive luncheon. Nino's restaurant prides
itself on first-class service and quality authentic Northern
Italian cuisine. It is a premiere New York restaurant and a
favorite of celebrities and politicians. "We are proud to serve New
York City," said Nino Selimaj, owner, Nino's. "Wesley is an example
to all New Yorkers and we want to recognize and honor him for what
he's done for the city and people everywhere." R.S.V.P.s required
to attend. About the Jeep(R) Patriot The Jeep(R) brand has been an
icon of heroism since its military birth in 1941. Today Jeep
produces a full line of fearless, courageous, go-anywhere vehicles.
The Patriot is a genuine Jeep vehicle: proud, resourceful,
authentic and capable. It comes standard with a 2.4-liter,
four-cylinder engine, front- wheel drive, anti-lock brake system
and electronic stability program. Four- wheel-drive is optional.
The Patriot combines the practicality, adventure, fun and safety
that only Jeep can, at a price that won't limit the adventures you
take it on. About Nino's Ristorante Nino's Ristorante, founded in
1991, is a leading first-class Italian cuisine restaurant with six
locations in the Manhattan area. Nino Selimaj, a 29-year veteran of
the restaurant business, founded the restaurant. He is widely known
for his recent launch of a $1,000 pizza, which was featured on
NBC's Today Show. Nino's serves more than 50,000 guests a year. For
details, visit http://www.ninosnyc.com/, or call (212) 988-0002.
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