WASHINGTON — CyndyScott, senior vice president of marketing for the $2.5 billionTower FCU of Laurel, Md., had her advocacy efforts recognized whenshe was awarded the 2012 Paul Revere Award Friday during NAFCU's CongressionalCaucus.

“Cyndy has been a tireless advocate for credit unions,” saidNAFCU President/CEO Fred Becker. “She goes the extra mile inassisting NAFCU's legislative and regulatory efforts.”

The award recognizes individuals who regularly and effectivelycarry the credit union banner, just as Paul Revere was a messengerand symbol for American patriots before and during theRevolutionary War, NAFCU said in a release. It is based on thenumber of grassroots contacts made by individuals.

Becker said Scott has been “incredibly helpful” in Maryland andWashington, especially for her efforts lobbying on the interchange issue. She has met with members of Congress 10times during the current session, he said. Scott has served as headof Tower FCU's marketing division since 2000.

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