New Inductee Named to Blue Bird All American Hall of Fame

FORT VALLEY, GA., February 25, 2003 – Blue Bird Corporation proudly inducted Jim Bridgewater, Sr. to the All American Hall of Fame. Mr. Bridgewater was inducted at the 2003 Blue Bird International Sales Meeting. He is owner and founder of Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc., which has been a Blue Bird distributor for over 15 years and serves Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana and Michigan.

"For his vision, desire to grow, dedicated efforts and accomplishments, Blue Bird proudly welcomes Jim Bridgewater, Sr. to the All American Hall of Fame," says Kim Cassell, Blue Bird V. P. of North American School Transportation.

Blue Bird Corporation continues to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing of school buses, commercial buses and motor coaches. Founded in 1927, Blue Bird has nearly 3,000 employees and four facilities in three countries. Blue Bird has an extensive network of distributors and service parts facilities across the country. For more information visit www.blue-bird.com. Blue Bird Corporation is a subsidiary of Henlys Group plc.

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