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From: Stan H. steamer422001@...
Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2009 6:03:58 PM
Subject: FW: Save The Tour Of Missouri!


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Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:56:36 -0400
From: newsletter@...
To: steamer422001@...
Subject: Save The Tour Of Missouri!





Friends,
By now, some of you may have heard rumors regarding Gov. Nixon freezing state
funds for the 2009 Tour of Missouri. I would like to share with you the details
that we currently have:
On Wednesday, at the close of business, I was informed by the Division of
Tourism that the money set aside for the Tour of Missouri was frozen by Gov.
Nixon's administration. The state's commitment for the 2009 Tour of Missouri was
$1.5 million. Without these funds, which are available and approved by the
Tourism Commission, the Tour of Missouri will cease to exist.
At this time, I have requested a special meeting of the Missouri Tourism
Commission to evaluate our options and decide what our next step should be.
As you know, we are very close to putting the final touches on the race this
year. Our sponsors have invested and we are on track with our fundraising goals.
Teams from across the world, the same teams now racing in the Tour de France,
have been invited to our state, and communities across Missouri are making great
preparations for the race. Contracts have been signed by the state, cities,
sponsors and vendors and cutting this funding will leave the state susceptible
to wasteful litigation.
Right now, I am urging cycling fans across our great state, and around the world
to contact Gov. Jay Nixon at 573-751-3222 and tell him to release the funding
for the largest sporting event ever held in our state.
I am grateful for the supporters, sponsors, volunteers and spectators who in the
past two years have helped generate nearly $60 million in economic impact for
our state, and brought over 800,000 visitors to the race.
With your help, I truly believe we can ensure the survival and success of the
2009 Tour of Missouri.
Sincerely,

PETER D. KINDER
Lt. Governor, Chairman of the Missouri Tourism Commission
Call Gov. Jay Nixon at 573-751-3222 and tell him to save our race!

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