*****MEDIA ADVISORY*****
ATTORNEY GENERAL ALBERTO R. GONZALES AND U.S. MARSHALS DIRECTOR BENIGNO G. REYNA TO HONOR RECIPIENTS AT U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE HONORARY AWARDS CEREMONY

WASHINGTON, DC - Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales will deliver the keynote address and together with U.S. Marshals Director Benigno G. Reyna will recognize Deputy Marshals and other agency employees and law enforcement officers for their outstanding service at an awards ceremony on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2005 at 3:00 PM EDT. The 15 awards include the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and an award for valor.

WHO: Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales

U.S. Marshals Director Benigno G. Reyna

WHAT: U.S. Marshals Service Honorary Awards Ceremony

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2005

3:00 P.M. EDT

Cameras must pre-set by 2:30 P.M. EDT

WHERE: Arlington Ballroom

Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

15th and Eads Streets

Arlington, VA 22202

NOTE: ALL media MUST PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID (such as driver’s license) as well as VALID MEDIA CREDENTIALS. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to the Marshals Office of Public Affairs at (202) 307-9065 or Angela Williamson at (202) 305-5126.

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