National Union Representatives to Commemorate
10th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing

WASHINGTON, Members of the American Federation of
Government Employees (AFGE) will honor federal workers killed in the Oklahoma
City bombing during a ribbon-laying ceremony on Tuesday, April 19, the 10th
anniversary of the tragedy.O. California has lost 1,357 officers, more
than any other state.

In addition, pro-life Governor Sonny Perdue will speak.

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The early arrival is to ensure that all requirements
are met concerning security procedures by the Capitol Police, as well as
proper set up on the press risers in the secured area . Bolton Supreme Court decisions that legalized
abortion on demand through all nine months of pregnancy , usually draws over
5,000 Georgians annually who stand as a respectful appeal to lawmakers to
pass protective pro-life legislation.

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- The deadliest day in law enforcement history was September 11, 2001,
when 72 officers were killed while responding to the terrorist attacks
on the United States.

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AFGE National President John Gage, along with AFGE
members from various Oklahoma City locals, will pay tribute to those killed by
laying yellow ribbons on the chairs erected at the bombing site to honor each
of the 168 victims. Additionally, AFGE
represented workers in the Department of Labor and GSA offices.

PRESS RELEASE Senator Zell Miller and Governor Perdue to Speak at Pro-Life Event

The Together for Life Memorial Service and
Walk, Georgia's largest annual pro-life gathering, will be held Monday,
January 23, 2006 on the steps of the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.

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"Federal workers put their lives on the line by just coming to work each
day," said Gage.

History of the Event:
- In October 1962, President John F.
- The deadliest decade was the 1970s when a total of 2,240 officers died,
or 224 each year.

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"This is just our small way of showing that we appreciate
their sacrifice. and is followed by a one-mile long silent walk through downtown
Atlanta.

Together for Life (TFL), commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the infamous
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The ribbon-laying ceremony will begin at 11 a., and will immediately
follow the Day of Remembrance, an event sponsored by the Oklahoma City
National Memorial in which 168 seconds of silence will be observed along with
the reading of the names of those who were killed ."
AFGE represented many of the federal workers who were killed during the
1995 bombing including 16 workers from the Social Security office and 35
workers from the Housing and Urban Development office. "With this ceremony we hope to show that these workers will never be
forgotten.

According to the Alan Guttmacher Institute, 96% of abortions are because of
reasons of convenience and birth control.

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National President Chuck Canterbury will host the event, which
honors the families of the 154 law enforcement officers from 38 States
and Puerto Rico who were killed in the line of duty in 2004.
Since the signing of this proclamation, this date has been the official
day of recognition for law enforcement officers who have lost their
lives in the performance of their duty.m.

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The Day of Remembrance is
just one of several events that will take place during the National Week of
Hope (NWH), April 17-24, a series of activities designed to educate
individuals about the bombing, as well as to honor the victims, survivors and
all others whose lives were affected by the tragedy.

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CONTACT: Tim Richardson (FOP) Tom Hill
(202) 547-8189 (202) 327-4184

This year 's keynote speaker is former United States Senator Zell Miller. Governor Perdue
signed into law the Women's Right to Know bill in May 2005.

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MEDIA ADVISORY

WASHINGTON ,

WHAT: 24th Annual National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service

WHEN: Sunday, May 15, 2005, 12:00pm

WHERE: West Lawn of the United States Capitol

All members of the press must arrive by 8:00am.

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AFGE members will be on hand throughout the week to volunteer for various
NWH events.
"Innocent men, women and children were killed during a senseless tragedy
on April 19, 1995, and many of those lost were our brothers and sisters," said
Gage."

The American Federation of Government Employees is the largest federal
employee union representing 600,000 workers in the federal government and the
government of the District of Columbia. The
ceremony has become nationally recognized, which contributed to the
building and dedication of the "Wall of Remembrance" on Judiciary
Square in Washington , D.

Facts about Law Enforcement Officer Line of Duty Deaths
- Since the first recorded police death in 1792, there have been more
than 16,500 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
- The deadliest year in law enforcement history was 1974 when 271
officers were killed.

Georgia Right to Life is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian
organization of diverse and caring people united to engage in actions that
will restore respect and effective legal protection for all human beings
from the moment of fertilization until natural death.

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Requests for interviews
will be addressed upon your arrival at the media table next to the press
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Attendance is expected to
exceed 20,000.

"This is an opportunity for pro-life Georgians to come together to mourn
the deaths of approximately 45 million babies who have died from abortion
since 1973," states Georgia Right to Life President Caryl Swift.

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Members of the press
will be directed to the appropriate area upon arrival.

The Memorial Service, sponsored by Georgia Right to Life begins at 11:30
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- President George W. Kennedy signed a proclamation
setting aside every May 15th as National Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
- On May 15 , 1982, the Fraternal Order of Police and its Auxiliary hosted
the First Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. The Wall is inscribed with the names of the
more than 16,000 law enforcement officers who have made the supreme
sacrifice "to protect and serve" the laws and the citizens of the
United States.

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Additionally, AFGE representatives, including Gage , will
distribute arm badges to federal workers bearing the slogan "AFGE Remembers"
to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the bombing.

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Background Information on the 24th Annual National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial Service Event:
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- Country recording star Darryl Worley will perform a musical tribute in
honor of the fallen officers and their surviving family members,
coworkers and friends attending the event.
- A total of 1,649 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty
during the last 10 years, an average of one death every 53.
- New York City has lost more officers in the line of duty than any other
department, with 579 deaths.
Now a strong pro-life advocate , Senator Miller speaks across the country on
pro-life issues.

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AFGE to Hold Ribbon-Laying Ceremony During National Week of Hope

Over 32,000 abortions are
performed annually in Georgia.

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Bush is the keynote speaker.

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We can't do enough to honor the individuals whose lives were
changed by what happened on April 19.

24th Annual National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service

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