MEDIA ADVISORY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 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, Feb. 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, Feb. 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, Feb. 14, in order to gain proper clearance for the White House.
CONTACT: Justice Department Public Affairs Office (202) 514-2007 03-092
Source: US Department of Justice
