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-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wendy Clark Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 9:24 AM To: Syscon-Tx (E-mail) Subject: [syscon-tx] FW: IMLS News Release: Mrs. Laura Bush to Present TopLibrary and Museum Awards (San Antonio to be honored) -----Original Message----- Subject: IMLS News Rlease: Mrs. Laura Bush to Present Top Library and Museum Awards The following is a text only media advisory from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release can be read on the agency's Web site at www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407.shtm MEDIA ADVISORY - For Planning Purposes January 4, 2007 Contact: Giuliana Bullard; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 703-946-5524 (cell) or 703-532-1477 Mrs. Laura Bush to Present Top Library and Museum Awards at January 8th White House Ceremony Institutions in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Texas To Be Honored Washington, DC--Mrs. Laura Bush will present the 2006 National Awards for Museum and Library Service to three libraries and three museums in a White House ceremony on Monday, January 8th. The awards are conferred annually by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. "These outstanding museums and libraries exemplify great community service," said Mrs. Laura Bush. "They lead efforts to promote literacy, science education, environmental conservation, and good health. Like many libraries and museums around the country, these six have made themselves indispensable to the communities they serve." OPEN PRESS: Pre-set will be at 8:00 a.m. Final access will be at 9:50 a.m. Members of the press who do not have a White House press credential must fax their names (as it appears on driver's license), Social Security number and date of birth on company letterhead to (202) 456-1523 no later than 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2007. For additional credentialing or logistical questions, please call (202) 456-6313. Who: Mrs. Laura Bush and representatives of the 2006 award-winning libraries and museums What: Awards ceremony followed by media availability with representatives and individuals whose lives have been changed for the better as a result of these award-winning libraries and museums. Where: East Room, the White House. When: Monday, January 8, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. Organizations being honored are: Illinois: John G. Shedd Aquarium www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_shedd.shtm Indiana: Frankfort Community Public Library www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_frank.shtm Michigan: Artrain USA www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_art.shtm Nebraska: Lincoln Children's Zoo www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_linc.shtm North Carolina: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_char.shtm Texas: San Antonio Public Library www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_san.shtm About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Its mission is to grow and sustain a "Nation of Learners" because lifelong learning is essential to a democratic society and individual success. Through its grant making, convenings, research and publications, the Institute empowers museums and libraries nationwide to provide leadership and services to enhance learning in families and communities, sustain cultural heritage, build twenty-first-century skills, and increase civic participation. To learn more about the Institute, please visit: www.imls.gov. ############################### Kim Kim A. Miller Special Assistant - Technical U.S. National Commission on Libraries & Information Science 1800 M Street, N.W.; Suite 350 North Tower Washington, DC 20036-5841 202-606-9200; Fax: 202-606-9203 www.nclis.gov _______________________________________________ syscon-tx mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.tsl.state.tx.us/mailman/listinfo/syscon-tx
