U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao to Receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao to Receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor
5/12/2005 11:24:00 AM
To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor
Contact: Stephanie Cathcart of the U.S. Department of Labor, 202-431-3239
News Advisory:
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao will receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) for her public service contributions. Secretary Chao's father will also receive this award. The medals will be presented at a ceremony on Ellis Island Saturday, May 14.
The Ellis Island Medals of Honor are presented to Americans of diverse origins for their outstanding contributions to their own ethnic groups and to American society. Secretary Chao is the first Asian Pacific American woman in history to serve in a President's cabinet.
The following events are open to the press:
EVENT 1: Press availability and photo opportunity
WHO: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 14, 5:35 p.m. to 5:55 p.m.
LOCATION: Ellis Island, N. Y.
All media attending this event must R.S.V.P. to the Department of Labor at 202-693-4676 by NOON, Friday, May 12. Media attending this event must meet Kristin Wilson (cell: 202-558-8548) no later than 4:15 p.m. at the press check-in table in Battery Park (between Castle Clinton and Piers A and 6) to catch the 4:30 p.m. ferry to Ellis Island. Media covering the Awards Ceremony must obtain a credential through NECO (see below).
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EVENT 2: Medal of Honor Ceremony, presentation; Great Hall, Ellis Island, N.Y.
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 14, 6 p.m. Press must be on the 5 p.m. ferry to Ellis Island
LOCATION: Ellis Island, N. Y.
Credentials must be obtained through NECO no later than Thursday, May 12. Send name, outlet, address, phone and e-mail to lonnimiller@aol.com or fax to 973-686-9626. Transportation to and from Ellis Island will be provided via chartered Circle Line ferry.
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