ADVISORY/Meet One of America's Greatest Heroes -- General Colin L. Powell!; Holocaust Museum Houston to Honor General Powell With 1999 LBJ Moral Courage Award.City Desk &Assignment/Entertainment Editors ADVISORY...for Monday (Feb. 14) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Media Advisory for Monday, Feb. 14, 2000 6:30 p.m. News Conference Opportunity for Interviews, Photography and Taping
WHO: Holocaust Museum Houston in partnership with
American General
WHAT: News Conference and Lyndon Baines Johnson Moral Courage
Award Presentation
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 14, 2000
6:30 p.m. News Conference
9:30 p.m. Award Presentation
WHERE: American General Center, 2929 Allen Parkway
(at Waugh Dr. and Allen Parkway)
Holocaust Museum Houston The Holocaust Museum Houston, is located in Houston, Texas and was opened in 1996. The museum is located in the Houston Museum District. The museum is the fourth largest Holocaust memorial museum in the United States. will honor General Colin Powell Noun 1. Colin Powell - United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937) Colin luther Powell, Powell , former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is by law the highest ranking overall military officer of the United States military, and the principal military adviser to the President of the United States. , with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Moral Courage Award on Feb. 14, 2000, for his exemplary leadership throughout his illustrious il·lus·tri·ous adj. 1. Well known and very distinguished; eminent. See Synonyms at noted. 2. Obsolete Shining brightly. 35-year military career and for his current philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. , America's Promise America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth is a foundation started by Colin Powell in 1997 to help children and youth from all socioeconomic sectors in the United States. , a nationwide movement to help at-risk youth. This year's annual award dinner is chaired by Kate and Bob Devlin, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of American General. The honorary chairpersons are President and Mrs. George Bush, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Baker III, Mayor and Mrs. Lee P. Brown, Joan and Stanford Alexander, Chairman and CEO of Weingarten Realty Investors, Linda and Ken Lay, Chairman and CEO of Enron and Ann and Cuba Wadlington Jr., President and CEO of Williams Gas Pipeline. General Powell's life has been governed by moral courage. A true hero, he is the recipient of numerous military and civilian awards and decorations. Following the April 1997 Presidents' Summit held in Philadelphia, General Powell was appointed Chairman of America's Promise, which has impacted youth across the nation by providing the tools and resources they need to become successful leaders and adults. PLEASE NOTE: You must have press credentials to gain access to the press conference. Media kits and press passes will be sent to you directly by courier. Contact Julie Lambert: 713/942-8000 ext. 103 |
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