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PREMIER--INTERIM SERGEANT-AT-ARMS ------------------------------------------------------------------- Premier John Savage announced today he will recommend the appointment of Doug Giles as interim Sergeant-at-Arms for the provincial legislature. Mr. Giles is currently head of security at Province House. "Doug has filled in on numerous occasions as Sergeant-at-Arms and has agreed to take on the task for at least the current legislative session." The premier said the selection of a permanent Sergeant-at-Arms will likely take place prior to the Spring 1996 session of the legislature. "We have received all kinds of suggestions. We want more time to assess the candidates." Mr. Giles is a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Princess Louise Fusiliers from 1941-1946. He served in Italy, France, Germany and Holland. As a Vickers machine gunner on the front lines, Mr. Giles received six decorations. When discharged he held the rank of sergeant. Mr. Giles later served with the Halifax Police Department for 33 years. -30- Contact: David Harrigan 902-424-3750 trp Oct. 18, 1995