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Harris and BMO Capital Markets Employees Spend a Day Volunteering
Nearly 1,600 Employees Lend a Helping Hand
To more than 70 Organizations within Harris’ Markets

CHICAGO, IL, June 11, 2009 – Today, nearly 1,600 employees of Harris and BMO Capital Markets will visit over 70 community organizations in Illinois, Indiana, New York, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin communities for its annual company-wide volunteer event.

The 3rd Annual Harris/BMO Capital Markets Employee Volunteer Day connects employees with various non-profit organizations to perform community projects. The volunteers will read and entertain young children, clean, landscape, paint, organize facilities, restock pantries and much more.

“Volunteering in our communities has always been an important part of our culture and our values,” said Ellen Costello, President and CEO, Harris Financial Corp. “Volunteer Day is a valuable and rewarding experience for everyone involved and it builds upon our efforts throughout the year to partner with non-profit organizations who are dedicated to supporting our neighborhoods.”

“The company-wide Volunteer Day has significantly grown over the last three years and our employees really look forward to it every year,” said Yasmin Bates-Brown, Executive Vice President Community Affairs and Economic Development, Harris Bankcorp, Inc. “All of our employees have a great sense of pride for giving back to our communities and the non-profit organizations who work so tirelessly to support them.”

Harris has a long history of actively supporting volunteerism. The bank's support takes many forms with the goal being to enhance and strengthen the communities it serves through corporate giving, volunteer efforts, board memberships, and active participation in agencies such as the United Way.

For more than a century, Harris has been helping its customers and the communities it serves.  There are more than 280 full-service locations and more than 630 ATMs in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.  

About Harris
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than 1.2 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.

Harris^® is a trade name used by various financial se rvice subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp.  Banking products and services are provided by Harris N.A., The Harris Bank, N.A. and their bank affiliates, Members FDIC.  Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC-registered investment adviser.  Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS). Investment banking services are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCM), a registered broker dealer and member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC.  HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp.  Products offered by HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May Lose Value.  The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service.  Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser.  Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc.  Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, a SEC-registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services to institutional clients are provided by Harris Investment Management (HIM), a SEC-registered investment adviser.   Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.