#092: 02-13-03 VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY AND ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TO PRESENT THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD

MEDIA ADVISORY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003
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VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY AND ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TO PRESENT THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD

Washington, D.C. – Joined by Vice President Dick Cheney, Attorney General John Ashcroft will recognize the extraordinary achievements of ten individuals with the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor in a ceremony on Friday, February 14, 2003 at 4:00 EST in Room 450 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The event marks the first presentation of the Medal, which is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.

WHO:

Vice President Dick Cheney

Attorney General John Ashcroft

WHAT:

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Ceremony

WHEN:

Friday, February 14, 2003

Ceremony: 4:00 p.m.

Pre-set: 2:30 p.m.

Final call: 3:40 p.m.

WHERE:

Room 450, Eisenhower Executive Office Building

NOTE:

White House credentialed press should follow normal event coverage procedures.

Media WITHOUT White House credentials that want to cover the event should contact Josie Duckett, Justice Department Public Affairs (202) 514-2007, before 10:30 a.m. EST on Friday, February 14, in order to gain proper clearance for the White House.

CONTACT:

Justice Department Public Affairs Office (202) 514-2007

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