"Owens Corning is privileged to welcome the Honorable George W. "
As a successful public servant and lawyer, the Honorable George W.

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About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a world leader in building materials systems and
composites systems.

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"We're helping to build increased awareness of the
important role that African American's have played in our nation's
history, and that's an effort that our employees , their families, and
our communities can truly take pride in.owenscorning.

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Volkswagen Support Brings African-American Art to the DIA in Celebration of Black History Month

, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) brings us Black History Month with a
variety of African-American fine art to educate, honor and raise awareness of
this culture's significant contributions."
Black History Month at the DIA begins February 12 and runs through March
5. is headquartered in Auburn
Hills, Michigan .m. The AARG's primary
mission is to partner with OC management to advance excellence through
attracting , acclimating, retaining and accelerating career growth,
thus enhancing Owens Corning's business performance while leveraging
the strength of a diverse workforce.

Copyright (C) 2005 Owens Corning

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TOLEDO, Ohio----Further highlighting
its commitment to diversity, Owens Corning (OTC:OWENQ) today announced
a month-long celebration of black history.
"Owens Corning's commitment to Black History Month is a reflection
of our dedication to diversity in the workplace and the communities in
which we operate," said Joseph High, Senior Vice President of Human
Resources. 24, 2005

This truly unique presentation on the history of the arts will be
led by Chelsea Tipton, II, Toledo Symphony Resident Conductor.

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About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a world leader in building materials systems and
composites systems .

Copyright (C) 2005 Owens Corning

Drop-in workshops, storytelling and lectures will further enhance visitors'
awareness and understanding of this group's culture. Details about exhibits and events can be found at http://www.
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Owens Corning has planned the following presentations to begin at
11:30 a.

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During the month of February and into the beginning of March, the DIA will
showcase paintings, music and films that depict the African-American heritage . "Volkswagen is pleased to help the DIA and the community
celebrate Black culture and heritage.

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February's tribute to black history, which began with a kick-off
event on the 10th entitled "A Celebration of Living Our Purpose," is
the result of OC's desire to educate employees and recognize
individual differences everywhere. Tipton,
a renowned conductor, has appeared on the NBC Today Show with Wynton
Marsalis and recently made his debut with the Boston Pops Orchestra
and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, a musical
performance by Jesup W.

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He's served as U. Founded in 1938, the company had sales of $5
billion in 2003.

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He is a graduate of
Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, and received his law degree from the
University of Arkansas as its second African American graduate. Volkswagen of America and its
affiliates employ approximately 3,000 people in the United States and are
responsible for the sale and service of Audi, Bentley, and Volkswagen products
through retail networks comprising in total more than 900 independent U. civil rights era, but also played
parts in the nation's ultimate justice. Founded in 1938, the company had sales of $5
billion in 2003.

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Dr . Martin Luther
King, Jr., in the areas of respectful treatment and service to all
people. He has served as Chief Counsel
of the Federal Transit Administration and ambassador to the Republic
of Gambia in Banjul, West Africa.

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"As a role model to the African American community, the Honorable Mr.
"Black History Month at the DIA gives us all an opportunity to better
understand and honor the many contributions the African-American community has
given us," said Machelle Williams, corporate diversity leader, Volkswagen of
America, Inc.S.

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Haley,
will speak at its World Headquarters on February 28th in honor of the
company's tribute to Black History Month.S.S. Under Crawford's
direction , Scott won the Showcase Musical Festival at Six Flags in
2001 for their unique version of the Black National Anthem, "Lift
Every Voice and Sing.S.

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TOLEDO, Ohio----

--The Honorable George W.S.
Haley has impacted our country's history as a successful lawyer, Chief
Counsel to the Federal Transportation Administration, State Senator
and Ambassador. civil rights
history. Haley served as Chairman and Commissioner of the
Postal Rate Commission under Presidents Bush and Clinton respectively. Throughout the month the AARG and OCMN will also play
host to presentations by senior management, local plant leaders and
Chelsea Tipton, II, Toledo Symphony Resident Conductor . Additional information is available on Owens
Corning's Web site at www.com or by calling the company 's
toll-free General Information line: 1-800-GETPINK.S. Haley began his practice
of law in 1952 in Kansas City, KS.

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His influence continues to reach the highest levels of
our government and beyond its borders. Ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia
from 1998 to 2001 under President Clinton.

Together the two groups
are encouraging employees to spend time learning about black history
and celebrating the numerous contributions African Americans have made
to the world.dia. A recent
presentation held on February 18th entitled "A Celebration of
Leadership," was led by Joseph High.

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Ambassador Haley, appointed
by President Clinton in 1998 to the position of U. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in
Wolfsburg, Germany. Throughout the month, Owens
Corning's African American Resource Group (AARG) and the Owens Corning
Multicultural Network (OCMN) are encouraging employees to spend time
learning about black history and celebrating the numerous
contributions African Americans have made to the world.com or by calling the company's
toll-free General Information line: 1-800-GETPINK.

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Ambassador to the
Republic of The Gambia in Banjul, West Africa, will share his real
life experiences with Owens Corning employees and commemorate the
contributions African Americans have made to the world. Mr.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Owens Corning 's ongoing commitment to black history and diversity
is evident in its AARG and OCMN organizations .

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Prior to his appointment to
ambassador, Mr. as a
member of presidential delegations to the 22nd General Conference of
UNESCO and African-American Summits in Africa.
In honor of Black History Month, OC Owens Corning has planned a
number of opportunities for employees to get involved. The Scott High School choir has
been under the direction of Ms.
ambassador to the Republic of Gambia and brother of Roots author Alex
Haley, will speak at the World Headquarters. He not only survived some of the
harshest events during the U.

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February's month-long observance of black history at Owens Corning
is supported by its African American Resource Group (AARG) and the
Owens Corning Multicultural Network (OCMN). Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of
passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Crawford since 2001. 28, 2005

A special guest, the Honorable George W.

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We're truly honored he's chosen
to commemorate black history with Owens Corning employees ."

A Celebration of the Journey - Feb. The OCMN heightens awareness of
the value of workplace diversity, and its group activities are
primarily focused on informing and educating on cultural
understanding, along with encouraging recognition and appreciation of
individual differences.

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Haley to World Headquarters to participate in our celebration of black
history," said Joseph High , Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
Haley has survived some of the harshest events in U. Scott High School Symphonic Choir will be
directed by Latonya Johnson-Crawford.

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S. Additional information is available on Owens
Corning's Web site at www.

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Haley Will Round Out Company's Tribute to
Black History Month--

Owens Corning (OTCBB:OWENQ) today announced that former U.
He began his public service career in Kansas City, Kansas as Deputy
City Attorney in 1954 and ten years later as State Senator.

Owens Corning Celebrates Diversity and Cultural Awareness; Organizations Lead a Month -Long Tribute to Black History

Fellow AARG members, Lucious Glenn,
Irving Roofing Plant Leader and Tasha Matthews, Irving Asphalt Plant
Leader, marked the observance by sharing how the company 's commitment
to workplace diversity has enhanced their lives at Owens Corning. As a contributor to OC's
diversity, his presentation served as a reminder of the extraordinary
accomplishments of African-American leader Rev. Haley, former U.

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Former Ambassador and Civil Rights Activist to Speak at Owens Corning

Ambassador and civil rights activist, the Honorable George W.