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Photo description: Delegate Mel Kessler, Delegate Louis Gall and Kevin Maynus of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living in Beckley
Photo description: Beckley consumers Kermit Barnhart, Tonya Harold, Nora Nixon and Vicky Matheny
Over 100 people celebrated the Beckley Office of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living 20th Anniversary on June 19, 2008 during an open house.
Beckley's Mayor Emmett Pugh joined us in this celebration along with Delegates Linda Sumner, Mel Kessler, Louis Gall and Ricky Moye.
Kevin Maynus, the Community Resource Advocate in Beckley, welcomed us and got the celebration started.
Anne Weeks, CEO of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living made opening remarks and read the Governor's greetings, following:
Greetings from the Governor
As Governor, it is my pleasure to recognize the 20th anniversary of the Mountain State Center for Independent Living. I deeply regret I am unable to be with you for today's celebration; however, please rest assured I am with you in spirit.
As an advocate for West Virginians with disabilities, the Center has assisted many throughout the years. I applaud those who have worked so diligently in the effort to provide networking and resources to persons with disabilities and their families. The Beckley community is lucky to have benefit of this wonderful organization, striving for the freedom and independence of the Mountain State's disabled.
Gayle and I extend our most sincere best wishes for the Center's continued success. On behalf of the citizens of West Virginia, I am grateful for the contributions made by MTSTCIL.
With warmest regards, Joe Manchin III, Governor
The following agencies made presentations:
Thursday's open house allowed the Mountain State Centers for Independent Living in Beckley to showcase the centers history and progress. The center advocates for its clients about accessibility issues and equal rights.
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