May 24, 2012

Saturday: Manchin to Kick-Off Weeklong Tour of W.Va. with Celebration of Memorial Day

Manchin focusing on honoring our veterans, helping small businesses and improving the quality of life for our seniors

Washington, D.C. — Beginning Saturday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will launch a week-long statewide tour focused on honoring our veterans, helping small businesses and improving the quality of life for our seniors.

“I'm looking forward to spending several days in our state meeting our veterans, visiting senior centers and talking to small business owners about how to kick-start our economy,” Senator Manchin said. “I truly look forward to these state work periods where I can tour our great state. It is so important to me to get a chance to talk to West Virginians, hear their feedback and discuss how we can bring people together to rebuild America. I invite you to join me at any of these events, and please check our web site for more events.”

Senator Manchin will continue the work week by attending a dedication ceremony at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, speaking with seniors in Beckley about the importance of reauthorizing the Older Americans Act, and meeting small business owners at the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner to discuss how small businesses are the engine of our economy.

**For Planning Purposes – Events Will Be Added** 

Public/Media Schedule for Senator Joe Manchin

SATURDAY, May 26, 2012

March in Webster County Parade

When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Municipal Building, 146 McGraw Avenue, Webster Springs.
What:Senator Manchin marches in Webster County Woodchopping Festival Parade. He is the Grand Marshall of the parade.

MONDAY, May 28, 2012

Attend Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery

When: 3 p.m.
Where: Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Drive, Dunbar. 
What: Senator delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony of the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery.

TUESDAY, May 29, 2012

Visit Raleigh County Senior Center

When: 11:30 a.m. 
Where: Raleigh County Senior Center, 1614 South Kanawha Street, Beckley.
What:Senator Manchin visits Raleigh County Senior Center and speaks with attendees during lunch.

WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2012

Deliver remarks at Teaming to Win Conference

When: 6 p.m. 
Where: Waterfront Place Hotel, 2 Waterfront Place, Morgantown.
What:Senator Manchin delivers remarks during the Teaming to Win Conference.

THURSDAY, May 31, 2012

Tour A.F. Wendling and receive the International Foodservice Distributors Association 2012 Thomas Jefferson Award

When: 3 p.m.
Where: A.F. Wendling, 100 Wendling Plaza, Buckhannon.
What: Senator Manchin tours A.F. Wendling and receives the International Foodservice Distributors Association 2012 Thomas Jefferson Award.
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Media who wish to cover this event must RSVP to Sara Payne Scarbro, with Senator Manchin’s office, by emailing Sara_Payne@manchin.senate.gov. 

Attend Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

When: 7 p.m. 
Where: Village Square Conference Center, Route 19 South, Clarksburg.
What:Senator speaks to Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner.

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