Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity -- Speaker of Illinois House of Representatives Honored by The ALS Association for Sponsoring $1 Million Research Appropriation


MEDIA ADVISORY, Nov. 12, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) --



 WHAT:     The ALS Association (ALSA) honors Michael J. Madigan,
           speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives,
           for sponsoring legislation that appropriates $1 million 
           to fund vital research into the causes of 
           amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig's
           disease. Madigan will receive the honors at a
           reception during the meeting of ALSA's
           National Board of Trustees.

 WHO:      Michael J. Madigan, Speaker,
               Illinois House of Representatives
           Allen L. Finkelstein, Chairman,
               National Board of Trustees, ALSA
           Gary A. Leo, President & CEO, ALSA

 WHEN:     Friday, Nov. 12. 2004
           8 p.m.

 WHERE:    Le Meridien Chicago Hotel
           520 N. Michigan Ave
           Ile de France Salon

 CONTACT:  The ALS Association
           Jeff Snyder
           818-378-0268
           312-645-1500

           Speaker of the House
           Steve Brown
           800-345-7256

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