Silverados Green Fuel Subsidiary President Awarded Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal

Silverado (OTCBB: SLGLF) announced today that the President of its wholly-owned subsidiary Silverado Green Fuel Inc., Edward J. Armstrong has been awarded the 2004 Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal Award.

Vancouver, BC & Fairbanks, AK (PRWEB) January 20, 2005 -- Silverado (OTCBB: SLGLF / Frankfurt: SLGL / Berlin: SLGL) announced today that the President of its wholly-owned subsidiary Silverado Green Fuel Inc., Edward J. Armstrong has been awarded the 2004 Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal Award. Mr. Armstrong was selected based upon outstanding leadership in business and for displaying a commitment to President Ronald Regans vision for entrepreneurial business. Mr. Armstrong joins an elite group of business and professional executives who were nominated to receive the prestigious award.

Mr. Armstrong has served as an Honorary Chairman of the Business Advisory Council and has provided much needed support," said Congressman and National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Tom Reynolds (R-NY). This award could not have gone to a more deserving candidate."

Mr. Armstrong has played an instrumental role in the progress of the Companys ground-breaking Low-Rank Coal-Water Fuel technology. The technology has been identified as a promising alternative to conventional energy solutions.

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