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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#ff0000"><b><u>A friend of mine formerly in DC radio and at Voice of America but now with GSA just forwarded me this info. Sounds like a deal if you need this stuff. </u></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#ff0000"><b><u>Have fun!</u></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#ff0000"><b><u><br></u></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#ff0000"><b><u>Jeffrey Yorke</u></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#ff0000"><b><u><br></u></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Cambria">For Immediate Release</span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Cambria">November 4, 2015</span></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Cambria">GSA IS HOSTING A UNIQUE DESIGNER BRIDAL SALE AT THE
EMBASSY SUITES BALTIMORE HOTEL AT BWI AIRPORT, NOVEMBER 18-20 – PROCEEDS GOING
TO A DC BASED NON-PROFIT</span></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">WASHINGTON, D.C</span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">. - GSA Auctions is holding a one-of-a-kind fixed price
sale of 2,000 designer gowns and other wedding wear November 18-20 at The
Embassy Suites Baltimore Hotel at BWI Airport in Linthicum, Maryland. But this
isn’t just an opportunity to pick up a gorgeous gown at 40% off retail – it’s
also the chance to help a DC based non-profit get back some of the money it lost
to a local scam artist.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">This sale, conducted by GSA on behalf of the U.S. Marshals
Service, is of designer dresses (and other wedding wear and accessories) seized
earlier this year from Couture Miss Bridal and Formal in Upper Marlboro after
owner Ephonia Green was convicted of stealing $5.1 million from her former
employer, the Association of American Medical Colleges. The Washington, DC
non-profit represents all the accredited medical schools in the US and Canada
and is responsible for administering the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
According to the government’s evidence, Green, who worked for the
Association as an administrative assistant for fifteen years, created and
submitted false invoices to the non-profit and embezzled approximately $5.1
million from her employer over an eight year period. As part of her
conviction, Green was ordered to turn over all her assets, including the bridal
store.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">Despite the abrupt closure of the store, U.S. Marshals
made sure brides-to-be who ordered gowns from Green’s shop had their dream
dresses in time for their big day. Adding to that happy ending: proceeds
from this U.S. Marshals sale of 2,400 pieces of new, high end, designer wedding
wear goes to the non-profit Green embezzled from.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><u><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">Quick Facts</span></u></b><u><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">:</span></u></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">: November 18-20, 2015 (Sale Hours
9-4 Wed & Thurs 11/18-19, 9-1 on Fri 11/20)</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">: Embassy Suites Baltimore Hotel At
BWI Airport 1300 Concourse Drive, Linthicum, MD 21090</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">WHAT</span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">: More than 2,400 items will be
sold, including 2,000 <u>new</u> designer wedding gowns (sizes 4 to 24) priced
at least 40% off retail (some as much as 60% off). Prices starting at $35
and go over $1,900 (original prices up to $4,290)</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt"> </span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">Designers include: Badgley Mischka,
Alfred Angelo, David Tutera, and many others</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt"> </span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">Also included: tuxedos, shoes,
tiaras, veils, belts, and other wedding accessories.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">We’ve already heard from one buyer flying up from Atlanta
for this sale.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">Reporters are welcome during the Tuesday afternoon set up
and during all sale hours Wed-Fri – but we ask that you schedule interviews
with the U.S. Marshals and GSA representatives in advance. <u>No</u> shoppers
will be on site Tuesday.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">For more information and to schedule interviews, please
contact:</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">Joan Kornblith</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">Communications Manager</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">GSA Federal Acquisition Service</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><a href="joan.kornblith@gsa.gov"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">joan.kornblith@gsa.gov</span></a><a name="_GoBack"></a></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Cambria">202-805-4743</span></p>
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