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City Council Names Harris VP Judy Rice to Chicago Public Library Board

Appointment Appends Rice’s Already Impressive Résumé of Civic Service

CHICAGO, IL, Sept. 23 – Harris today announced the appointment of Judy Rice, vice president and director of Government Affairs, to the Chicago Public Library Board by the Chicago City Council.

Nominated for the position by Mayor Richard M. Daley, Rice joins a distinguished board comprised of nine members charged with the governance of 79 libraries and 1,200 employees across the Chicago metropolitan area. In this role, Rice will assist the Commissioner and staff in decisions affecting the Chicago Public Library system.

“Having worked with Judy in the past, I know what a thoughtful, deliberative, and conscientious individual she is,” said Mary Dempsey, Commissioner, Chicago Public Library. “We are honored and delighted to welcome her as a new board member.”

Formerly the City Treasurer of Chicago, Rice joined Harris in 2007 with a strong background in public service. Her credentials include serving as the first female commissioner of two of Chicago’s key infrastructure agencies, leading the Department of Water from 1996 to 1999, and the Department of Transportation from 1999 to 2000.

In 1989, Rice began her tenure with the City of Chicago as Assistant Corporation Counsel, rising steadily through the ranks to serve as Director of the Department of Revenue from 1993 to 1995. She earned her law degree from John Marshall Law School in 1988, and graduated cum laude from Loyola University in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in communications.

< p>Rice’s two-year appointment became effective Sept. 9.

About the Chicago Public Library

The Chicago Public Library is comprised of the Harold Washington Library Center, two regional libraries and 76 neighborhood branches. All locations provide free access to a rich collection of books, DVDs, audio books and music; the Internet and WiFi; sophisticated research databases, many of which can be accessed from a home or office computer; newspapers and magazines; and continue to serve as cultural centers, presenting the highest quality author discussions, exhibits and programs for children, teens and adults.

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 service 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.

Rachel Gerds , Harris (312) 461-7865