MEDIA ADVISORY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C- The Justice Department will hold a commemorative program in observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Attorney General John Ashcroft will make brief remarks and the keynote speech will be given by David C. Iglesias, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico.
September 15 - October 15 is annually designated by Presidential Proclamation as "National Hispanic Heritage Month." This celebration was established to honor and recognize the contributions of Hispanics to American history and society.
WHO:Attorney General John Ashcroft David C. Iglesias, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Guy A. Lewis, Director, Executive Office for U. S. Attorneys... and a special musical presentation by Daniel Rodriguez, NYPD's "Singing Cop" WHAT: Commemorative Program in Observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET WHERE:The Great Hall - Robert F. Kennedy Main Building 950 Pennsylvania Ave N.W.
Washington D.C., 20530 NOTE: Media interested in covering the event should contact Josie Duckett in the Office of Public Affairs at 202-616-2777. 02-546
Source: US Department of Justice
