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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marion Berry (AR-01) is pleased to announce that funding for the Cabot Readiness Center has been approved by the House and awaits approval by the Senate. This funding, which is included in the 2009 Defense Appropriations Bill, must also be signed by the President to become law.
"Construction of this readiness center is central to the Arkansas National Guard’s ability to meet their mission requirements,” said Congressman Berry. “Our men and women serving in the Guard do so with honor and they must have the best facilities and equipment possible. I would also like to thank Congressman Vic Snyder and Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor for their hard work in securing funding for this critically needed Readiness Center."
Congressman Berry serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee for Mililtary Construction and Veterans Affairs. Congressman Berry's subcommittee works closely with the Armed Services Committee to determine U.S. military construction needs here and abroad.
Last year Congressman Berry helped secure $840,000 for the design of the Readiness Center.
The City of Cabot is the home of Company F, 39th Brigade Support Battalion. The new facility will be approximately 30,000 square feet and will include an assembly area, administrative office spaces, supply and storage areas, classrooms, a kitchen, military parking and a maintenance training bay.
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