HOUSTON (April 19, 2012) - Cat Lift Trucks, a provider of lift trucks known for quality, reliability and customer service, has rewarded an exceptional Houston-area high school student Jessica Sheely with a $5,000 scholarship for her higher education pursuit at the University of Texas at Austin. Now in its eighth year, the Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship program annually awards deserving students based on their academic performance, extracurricular activities and community leadership and involvement.

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Description: Cat Lift Trucks awarded a $5,000 scholarship to Jessica Sheely (right) of Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas. The check was presented by Ken Barina (left), vice president of corporate planning and services for Cat Lift Trucks, at the 2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. As part of the event, Jessica and her family were treated to a concert performance by Big Time Rush. This is Cat Lift Trucks eighth year as the Official Lift Truck Provider for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™.

Photo Credit: Edelman
Description: Cat Lift Trucks awarded Jessica Sheely of Elkins High School with a $5,000 scholarship at the company’s annual scholarship reception held at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ on March 4. Jessica and her family enjoyed an evening in the Cat Lift Trucks suite, complete with rodeo fare and a concert performance by Big Time Rush. Jessica plans to pursue a business degree at the University of Texas at Austin this fall. This is Cat Lift Trucks eighth year as the Official Lift Truck Provider for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™.

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Cat Lift Trucks offers reliable lift trucks backed by industry-leading customer service and support through one of the most extensive dealer networks in North, Central and South America. The company is recognized for its solutions-oriented and durable line of material handling equipment for commercial and industrial applications. Cat^® lift trucks are manufactured and distributed by Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. ("MCFA"), a leading manufacturer of forklifts in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Latin America. For more information, please visit http://www.cat-lift.com, http://www.facebook.com/catlifttrucks, http://www.twitter.com/catlifttrucksna, http://www.youtube.com/catlifttrucksamerica, or call 1-800-CAT-LIFT (1-800-228-5438).