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01-29-2010 Governor Quinn Announces $6.5 Million For Renovations at Quincy Veterans’ Home QUINCY – January 23, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced funding for renovations that will improve the lives of residents at the Quincy Veterans’ Home, the state’s oldest and largest permanent care facility for veterans. The $6.46 million project includes replacement of a cooling system and the renovation of infirmary buildings. 12-24-2009 Governor Quinn Encourages Donation of Unused Air Miles to Support Families of Wounded Servicemembers CHICAGO – December 24, 2009. Upon his return today from visiting troops at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and Fisher House in Germany, Governor Quinn encouraged the public to support Operation Hero Miles , a program that supports servicemembers who were injured in Iraq or Afghanistan. Operation Hero Miles assists families allowing them to visit their loved ones who are recovering in military hospitals around the world through the donation of unused frequent flyer miles. 12-22-2009 Governor Quinn Presents Sustainability Award to Jesse Brown VA Medical Center CHICAGO – December 22, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today presented a Sustainability Award to the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center for the facility’s significant achievements in protecting the environment and improving the state’s economy. The award was presented during a “Holiday Salute to Veterans” with local labor leaders at the Medical Center. 12-07-2009 Governor Quinn Proclaims Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day SPRINGFIELD – December 7, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed today, December 7, 2009, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in honor and memory of the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In commemoration of the observance, Governor Quinn ordered all United States and Illinois flags be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today.
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