For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 13, 2006

Presidential Delegation to Attend Closing Ceremonies of the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy

President George W. Bush today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Closing Ceremonies of the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.

The Honorable Rudolph W. Giuliani, Former Mayor of New York City, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Giuliani Partners LLC, and Name Partner of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation are:

The Honorable Ronald P. Spogli, U.S. Ambassador to Italy
Mr. Mario Andretti, World Champion Race Driver
Mr. Lawrence E. Auriana, Chairman of the Columbus Citizens Foundation
Dr. A. Kenneth Ciongoli, Chairman and CEO, National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)

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