Major General E. Gordon Stump, Adjutant General of the Michigan National Guard, accompanied by several members of his staff, will meet with a four-member Latvian delegation and former Kellogg Company CEO, William LaMothe, in Washington to participate in the Symposium. The Michigan delegation will be joined by more than 20 delegations from other Partnership States. The Michigan National Guard has participated with Latvia in the State Partnership program since 1993. A distinguished list of prominent legislators, business leaders and military speakers will address the symposium. Information relating to the objective of this symposium and background on the Michigan National Guard's participation in the State Partnership Program is attached to this release.
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For more information, contact Major James McCrone or 2 nd Lt. Passage of this proposal speaks volumes about the gratitude our friends and neighbors have for the noble service of Michigan's military men and women. Brigadier General Michael J. Rice, Deputy Department Director for Veterans Affairs, expressed his appreciation to the many elected officials that recognized the importance of placing this proposal on the ballot. Leading the way and making this effort possible, has been the staunch support of the Governor. Through his leadership, all the money borrowed by the Legislature in previous years has been repaid.