Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger
to host a critical discussion on June 20, 2005
at Towson University from 8:45 am to 1:30 pm
Minnegan Room
The Congressman will lead a balanced, commonsense panel discussion about protecting and securing the chemical industry including production, storage and distribution facilities from potential terrorist attacks. Panelists include Dennis Schrader, Director for Maryland Governor’s Office of Homeland Security; Captain Curt Springer, Commander USCG Sector Baltimore; Harvey Eisenberg, Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland; Kathy Baker, National Association of Chemical Distributors; Marty Durbin, Senior Director of Government Relations, American Chemistry Council; and Dr. Daraius Irani, Director of the Applied Economics Group with RESI at Towson University.
This forum will be held at the Minnegan Room in the Unitas Stadium at Towson University. Parking is complimentary and signs will be posted around campus to direct you the building. This discussion is open to the public. A press conference will be held immediately following the event at 1:30 pm.
Seating capacity is limited. Please send your RSVP immediately to Sheilah Mirmiran at Sheilah.mirmiran@mail.house.gov or 202-225-3061. You will receive further details and directions with your registration confirmation.