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appreciation for a large group of
men and women without whose help
the clinic would not be a possibility.
These include Congressmen Mac
Thornberry and Randy Neugebauer
and Senator John Cornyn who helped
push the project through the U.S.
House and Senate. Congressman
Neugebauer was especially
instrumental in convincing Jeff Miller
(R-Florida) Chair of the House VA
Committee to come to Lubbock to
examine the situation firsthand. care and respect for South Plains are leading the way in turning
veterans. They are showing good ideas into concrete realities.
Andrew Welch, Regional VA Health us it is possible to accomplish It’s not just a line from the lyrics
Director in Amarillo, was the one something worthwhile if you are of the Army anthem. It’s a motto
who ultimately made the proposal passionate and persistent. we can all live by: “first to fight
to Congress. In 2013, ‘H.R. 3521 - for the right.”
Department of Veterans Affairs Major Senior Link shares the passion of
Medical Facility Lease Authorization caring for those who have served (See pages 16 & 17 for ideas you
Act’ approved funding for the us. We look forward to joining and your family might adopt
project. Veteran Affairs Secretary Eric the generals in their next project. to help honor those who have
honored us with their service.)
Shinsecki got behind it, thanks in part They, along with their recruits,
to the connections Gen. Huffman had
made while serving as JAG (the U.S.
Army’s senior attorney).
Now booking rooms to
Chancellor Robert Duncan, accommodate up to
Chancellor Kent Hance, TTUHSC 200 people!
President Dr. Tedd Mitchell, his
legislative liaison Ryan Henry
and Texas Tech University Vice PHONE
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roles championing the proposal and 2549 S Loop 289
seeing it through to fruition. Sen. Lubbock, TX 79423
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Charles Perry and Rep. John Frullo HOURS
introduced bills in Austin to have the M-F: 11am-2pm
M-S: 5pm-9pm
land transfer approved.
The four generals who formed the Huddle Room: Holds up to 14 guests
steering committee eight years ago Matador Room: Holds up to 27 guests
are anticipating the prize at the end Red Raider Room: Holds up to 30 guests
Lubbock Room: Holds up to 50 guests
of this race. But that doesn’t mean Gridiron Room: Holds up to 100 guests
the end of their collaboration. Dr. LoneStar Room: Holds up to 200 guests
Mittemeyer and his colleagues are
already regrouping to begin new Thank you for making this night with the
projects to ensure the best possible generals a truly memorable event!
Special thanks to United Supermarkets for providing flowers
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