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FOXX ANNOUNCES LOAN FOR NEW FIRE, EMS STATION

Blowing Rock, NC, March 29, 2005
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has approved a loan for over $2 million toward a new Fire and EMS facility in Blowing Rock.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Amy Auth
202-225-2071

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has approved a loan for over $2 million toward a new Fire and EMS facility in Blowing Rock.

“I am pleased that the town is receiving these vital funds,” said Rep. Foxx. “Blowing Rock’s current Fire and EMS facilities do not have enough space to adequately house their vehicles or train their personnel. A new station will help the Fire and EMS Department to improve their response times and increase the overall quality of their services.”

She continued, “Our firefighters and emergency service personnel risk their lives for us on a daily basis. It is important that we provide them with the resources they need to do their jobs.”

The USDA’s rural development funds will be used to build a new 16,000 square foot station. The facility will service a 52 square mile region, including business, ski resort and historical areas.

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