Rep. John Yarmuth Will Present Flag to U.S. Postal Service

WHAT:
An American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., will be presented to Louisville Postmaster Steve Gregory and Alisa Zanetti, Office in Charge, Jeffersonville, IN Post Office.

WHO:
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY 3rd)

WHERE:
Louisville Main Post Office
1420 Gardiner Lane
Louisville, KY 40231

WHEN:
Monday, January 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

WHY:
Congressman Yarmuth will present the flag, which flew over the Capitol Building on Nov. 8, 2007, in honor of Postal employees who were recognized at the Heroes and Hard Workers banquet on Nov. 8 at the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville.

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