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Senator Byrd’s great-granddaughters participated in the wreath-laying and Bishop William Boyd Grove, the former Bishop for the W.V. Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
The welcome introduction was given by Governor Joe Manchin, and the benediction was given by the Reverend James L. Patterson, President of the Partnership for African American Churches.
Bagpiper Major Mark Burdette of the Kanawha Valley Pips and Drums playeda rendition of "Amazing Grace", and the 249th Army Band ended the serviceby playing “Country Roads”, while the crowd sang along.
The new office and maintenance facility will serve the Toledo Area Regional Paratransit Service, which provides transportation services to seniors and people with disabilities.
“TARPS is a vital service,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “It truly is a lifeline to independent living for thousands of people in our area. It is an example of our commitment to their quality of life, which is one of the main goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
“TARPS is a vital service,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “It truly is a lifeline to independent living for thousands of people in our area. It is an example of our commitment to their quality of life, which is one of the main goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Congresswoman Kaptur will honor Korean War veterans on Saturday morning, June 26, at 10 a.m. with a free brunch at Michael’s Bar and Grill, 901 Monroe Street.
The Korean War began 60 years ago this week.
Reservations are not necessary for the veterans. For more information, call Steve Fought at 703-587-8165 (cell).
Congresswoman Kaptur attended a special ceremony in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol Building on June 25 to mark the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
“Today we remember our veterans who fought so courageously in the Korean War and pay tribute to the servicemen and women currently stationed in South Korea and around the world,” said Kaptur.
The war began when North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950. More than 37,000 American troops were killed and 8,000 reported missing in the war, which ended on July 27, 1953 when an armistice agreement was signed.
“TCOP is a valuable partner in the National Cancer Institute’s strategicplan, which holds the promise of unprecedented progress in the fight against cancer, which places almost unbearable burdens on millions of American families every year. The NCI plan also makes clear that cancerresearch is an economic force as well, bringing and sustaining quality jobs in communities such as Toledo in the search for a higher quality oflife,” Kaptur said.
Beginning in 2011, the bill provides a 50% discount on prescription drugs in the donut hole; by 2020, the donut hole will be completely closed.
Under the new health care legislation, the guaranteed Medicare benefits that seniors have earned will not change, regardless of whether they receive them through Medicare or Medicare Advantage. Eligibility will not change, either. Medicare will continue to cover costs the way it always has, but it will be on a stronger financial footing moving forward. And the number of primary care physicians will increase so that seniors can get the care they need.
If you have any questions about the health care legislation, please call my office.
Kaptur also urged local residents to be cautious in beginning their workto rebuild as unscrupulous contractors may not be far behind the storm in trying to defraud residents out of money. “As hard as things are andas important in getting on the road to recovery is, I strongly urge homeowners to do their homework and check with trusted sources for validation of contractors’ credentials,” said Kaptur.
The aerostat system can also provide surveillance and communications in emergency situations – setting up emergency cell towers, providing visuals of disasters including flooding, draughts, tornadoes and hurricanes.