News Release No. 378

MISSOURI LEWIS AND CLARK BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
WILL MEET NOV. 17

Volume 32-378

Contact: Sue Holst

(For immediate release)

573-751-6510

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, NOV. 15, 2004 -- The Missouri Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission will meet Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Missouri Department of Conservation's Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City. The meeting will begin at 9:15 a.m. at the center, which is located off Highway 179.

The commission was established to coordinate activities to commemorate the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which began in 1804. Commission members will receive a list of recommended projects for the Missouri Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Legacies Recognition Program. This program was established to recognize Lewis and Clark related projects that have a long-lasting impact on Missouri. Also on the agenda will be a discussion of activities in 2005, and strategies for ensuring that resources are available for needs in 2006.

For more information about the commission or the meeting, or if anyone requires special services or accommodations to attend the meeting, contact the Missouri Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission office at 573-522-9019. Also visit the Web at www.lewisandclarkmo.com.

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