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Wolfgang Zimmermann is a German politician and trade unionist. He was the state spokesperson for the Left Party in North Rhine-Westphalia from 2007 until 2010, and he represented the Left in the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia from 2010 until 2012. He is also a member of the party managing board.

Juan Alberto Puiggari is an Argentinian clergyman. He has been the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Paraná since 2010.

Gennady Vasilyevich Novitsky is a Belarusian politician, born in Mogilev.

Michael Joseph Hoeppner, DD has been the Bishop of Crookston in Minnesota since his consecration on November 30, 2007. Bishop Hoeppner replaced Victor Hermann Balke, who previously had served as Bishop of Crookston for 31 years.

Roger Legeay is a French former professional racing cyclist and cycling team manager.

Laurence Mark is an American film producer. His credits include Julie & Julia (2009), Dreamgirls (2006), I, Robot (2004), and As Good as It Gets (1997). For producing Jerry Maguire (1996), Mark was nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture.