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Resistol Hat Company announces 2006 Windy Ryon Award to A.A. Callister of Salt Lake City

DENVER, CO. , January 13, 2007

Resistol Hats names A.A. Callister, of Salt Lake City, UT, the 2006 Windy Ryon Award recipient.

The Windy Ryon Award is awarded to retailers who demonstrate excellence in Resistol brand awareness and customer satisfaction. Selection criteria are carefully chosen so that all Resistol retailers can be considered regardless of the retailer size or location. Resistol takes into review year-over-year sales growth, achievement of brand knowledge, brand commitment and customer satisfaction.

In 1952, Arthur A. Callister began trading wool with his father in a little shop on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City , Utah . Noticing how many customers were in need of quality tack to outfit themselves and their horses, AA Callister's Western Wear and Tack was born! Over 50 years and many satisfied customers we are still a family owned tack shop still located on the original site. We are proud to represent the traditions and lifestyles that made the West famous. We are also proud to feature some of the finest tack, clothing, and equipment made. Come live part of the American West today!

Fosters Western Wear & Saddle Shop in Denton, Texas was the 2005 Windy Ryon Award recipient.

A.A. Callister is located at 3615 S. Redwood Rd. in Salt Lake City , Utah . 1-877-78HORSE. www.callisters.com

Contact:
Fred King , Hatco 1-800-637-6888
Email: fking@hat-co.com
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