Fort Smith, Ark.,
Nov 9 -
U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, and U.S. Representative John Boozman are assisting with a visit by several officials representing the U.S. Marshals Service, as part of the city’s effort to be selected as the site for the U.S. Marshals Service national museum.
The group comprised of active-duty and retired Marshals, Chief Deputies, and historians, will be in Fort Smith beginning November 13.
The visiting officials will be available for media interviews during a reception on Wednesday, November 15th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Attending the reception will be many local and regional officials who support having the national museum in Fort Smith.
Lincoln, Pryor and Boozman have been working with the City of Fort Smith on this project since early 2004.
Media Availability
WHAT: Clayton House Reception WHO: Local, County and State government officials, Historic District and Chamber of Commerce representatives. WHEN: Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith
For additional information on the visit, contacts include: Mr. Claude Legris, Chairman of the Fort Smith Marshals Museum Steering Committee – (479) 783-8888 and U.S. Marshal Richard O’Connell, Western District of Arkansas – (479) 783-5215. .
