FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               2001-70


   Memorial Service for Former Commissioner Paul R. Carey

Washington, DC, July 16, 2001 - Securities and Exchange
Commission Acting Chairman Laura S. Unger announced today
that the SEC will host a memorial service for former
Commissioner Paul R. Carey at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July
26, 2001.  The service will be held in the William O.
Douglas Room of the SEC Headquarters building, located at
450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington DC.  The service is open to
all those wishing to attend.



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