FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District and Olympic Gold Medalist – Neil Walker will talk
, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District and Olympic Gold Medalist – Neil Walker will talk
about water safety in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week May 18. Col. Richard J. Muraski, Fort Worth District
Commander; and Walker who won one gold and one silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and one gold and one bronze
medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, will kick off National Safe Boating Week, May 18 at Lewisville Lake.
Col. Muraski and Walker will talk about the ramp-up by the Corps and many public water safety/swimming experts such as
Walker to ensure people have a safe experience out on the water throughout the peak summer season and beyond.
Col. Muraski and Walker will take press questions on the landing at the entrance of Westlake Park at Lewisville Lake, starting at
10 a.m., followed by a trip on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Patrol boat and work barge, where they will take additional
questions. The Denton County Fire and Rescue Department who are partnered with the Corps in educating the public on water
safety will also be onsite to talk about water safety and demonstrate key safety techniques.
Media representatives wanting to attend the press op should contact the Fort Worth District Public Affairs Office, 817-886-1312/1310. A map to Westlake Park at Lewisville Lake is attached.