The Wall that Heals will be in Blue Springs in September 2010

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Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation

Blue Springs, MO- September 23, 2009-

For more information, contact:

Ann Judd, Business Operations Manager

Blue Springs EDC

816-228-0208

ajudd@bluespringsedc.com

Blue Springs EDC Board Approves Resolution in Support of "The Wall that Heals"

On September 16, 2009 the Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors approved the following "Resolution in Support of the Wall that Heals." 

"The Wall that Heals" is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.   In 2010, during the last week of September through early October, "The Wall that Heals" will be on display in Blue Springs.   More information and details about the event will be provided in the near future. 

Also, you may find more information about "The Wall that Heals" at the following website: http://www.vvmf.org/index.cfm?SectionID=3

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE WALL THAT HEALS:
WHEREAS, on Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund unveiled a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, designed to travel to communities throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, this wall is called The Wall that Heals and will be in Blue Springs, Missouri in September of 2010; and
WHEREAS, the wall addresses not only the loss, but also the lives of more than 58,000 men and women whose names are inscribed on The Wall that Heals; and
WHEREAS, many do not have the resources to make the journey to the nation's capital, while others may find the war's legacy easier to confront within their own communities; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is to promote, develop and facilitate a strong economic environment in which the business community can grow and prosper; and
WHEREAS, this traveling monument will have a significant economic and social impact on the City of Blue Springs and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Springs EDC would like to add its voice and say, "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans, Welcome Home; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED on this 16th day of September, 2009, that the Blue Springs EDC supports The Wall that Heals and its presence in Blue Springs in September of 1010.
Signed by:
Lisa Franklin
2009 Chairman of the Board
Brien Starner
2009 Blue Springs EDC President

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Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation

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Blue Springs, MO  64014

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