2005 Photo Gallery

December 14, 2005 - Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Plant Breach

Governor Blunt views the breach of the Taum Sauk upper reservoir during his tour of the impacted area. The 600-foot breach of the upper reservoir caused serve flooding in the Reynolds County area. Governor Blunt views the breach of the Taum Sauk upper reservoir during his tour of the impacted area. The 600-foot breach of the upper reservoir caused serve flooding in the Reynolds County area.

December 12, 2005 - Chrysler Announcement

The Chrysler Group announced their intentions to invest up to $1 billion in their St. Louis North and South Assembly Plants in Fenton to modernize both facilities with additional state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities. The Chrysler Group announced their intentions to invest up to $1 billion in their St. Louis North and South Assembly Plants in Fenton to modernize both facilities with additional state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.

November 24, 2005 - Victory Mission

Governor Blunt helped serve Thanksgiving brunch to Springfield area residents who came to the Victory Mission on Thanksgiving morning. Governor Blunt helped serve Thanksgiving brunch to Springfield area residents who came to the Victory Mission on Thanksgiving morning.

November 11, 2005 - Veterans’ Day Ceremony

Governor Blunt participates in a Veterans’ Day ceremony at the World War I Memorial in Kansas City honoring the brave men and women who have defended our freedom. Governor Blunt participates in a Veterans’ Day ceremony at the World War I Memorial in Kansas City honoring the brave men and women who have defended our freedom.

November 8, 2005 - Minorities in Action (MINACT) Meeting

Governor Blunt speaks to representatives from business, industry, education and government about the importance of job training that reflects the state’s changing workforce needs. Governor Blunt speaks to representatives from business, industry, education and government about the importance of job training that reflects the state’s changing workforce needs.

October 5, 2005 - Change A Light

The Department of Natural Resources urges Missourians to purchase compact fluorescent lights (CFL) 15-watt bulbs, equivalent to 60-watt standard bulbs, to help conserve energy. The governor leads by example and purchases the new light bulbs to be used in the Governor’s Mansion. The Department of Natural Resources urges Missourians to purchase compact fluorescent lights (CFL) 15-watt bulbs, equivalent to 60-watt standard bulbs, to help conserve energy. The governor leads by example and purchases the new light bulbs to be used in the Governor’s Mansion.

September 22, 2005 - Protecting the Right to Life for Unborn Children

Governor Blunt was pleased to sign legislation that advances the cause of human live, reflects the values of a majority of Missourians and reduces the number of abortions that occur in Missouri. Governor Blunt was pleased to sign legislation that advances the cause of human live, reflects the values of a majority of Missourians and reduces the number of abortions that occur in Missouri.

September 21, 2005 - Taiwan Trade Delegation

Blunt hosted the 2005 Taiwan Agriculture Trade Goodwill Mission and signed as a witness a major trade deal laying the foundation for international cooperation. Blunt hosted the 2005 Taiwan Agriculture Trade Goodwill Mission and signed as a witness a major trade deal laying the foundation for international cooperation.

September 13, 2005 - Advisory Council for Plant Biotechnology

Blunt attends the initial meeting of the Advisory Council for Plant Biotechnology established to analyze the state’s current life sciences environment to determine how the state can better capitalize on the industry’s potential. Blunt attends the initial meeting of the Advisory Council for Plant Biotechnology established to analyze the state’s current life sciences environment to determine how the state can better capitalize on the industry’s potential.

September 8, 2005 - Hurricane Katrina

Governor Blunt visits with evacuees from New Orleans during a walkthrough of an evacuation center that was established in an old Boeing Aircraft airplane hanger at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Governor Blunt visits with evacuees from New Orleans during a walkthrough of an evacuation center that was established in an old Boeing Aircraft airplane hanger at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

September 7, 2005 - MOST

The governor talks about the importance of saving money for college and opens a MO$T account for his son. The governor talks about the importance of saving money for college and opens a MO$T account for his son.

September 2, 2005 - Governor’s Cup

Governor Blunt presented the Governor’s Fitness and Health Leadership Award to Sam Gutirrez. Governor Blunt presented the Governor’s Fitness and Health Leadership Award to Sam Gutirrez.

August 31, 2005 - School Bus

The governor talks about the recommendations from his School Bus Safety Task Force. The governor talks about the recommendations from his School Bus Safety Task Force.

July 18, 2005 - Healthy Missourians

The governor unveiled his Healthy Missourians Initiative encouraging Missourians to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The governor unveiled his Healthy Missourians Initiative encouraging Missourians to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

June 20, 2005 - BRAC

The governor testifies before the Base Realignment and Closure Commission hearing in support of Missouri’s military installations. The governor testifies before the Base Realignment and Closure Commission hearing in support of Missouri’s military installations.

May 25, 2005 - Education Funding Increase

The governor signed House Bill 2 during a ceremony at Cool Valley Elementary School. The bill illustrated the governor’s promise to increase funding for Missouri’s classrooms. The governor signed House Bill 2 during a ceremony at Cool Valley Elementary School. The bill illustrated the governor’s promise to increase funding for Missouri’s classrooms.

May 6, 2005 - AMBER Alert Web Portal

Gov. Blunt greets Missouri's most precious resources before announcing the state's involvement in the AMBER Alert Web Portal. Gov. Blunt greets Missouri's most precious resources before announcing the state's involvement in the AMBER Alert Web Portal.

April 29, 2005 - Fort Leonard Wood Visit

Gov. Blunt greets soldiers during a visit to Fort Leonard Wood. Gov. Blunt greets soldiers during a visit to Fort Leonard Wood.

March 29, 2005 - Tort Reform Bill Signing at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis

Gov. Blunt receives a warm welcome from physicians at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis before signing HB 393. Gov. Blunt receives a warm welcome from physicians at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis before signing HB 393.

March 3, 2005 - Parents as Teachers

Gov. Blunt discussing Parents as Teachers as it relates to First Steps. Gov. Blunt discussing Parents as Teachers as it relates to First Steps.

February 28, 2005 - Therapy Relief Event - Chesterfield

Gov. Blunt discusses the importance of the First Steps Program during a stop at Therapy Relief in Chesterfield. Gov. Blunt discusses the importance of the First Steps Program during a stop at Therapy Relief in Chesterfield.

February 11, 2005 - Gov. Blunt Tours T.A.B. Company

Gov. Blunt tours T.A.B. Company. Gov. Blunt tours T.A.B. Company.

February 1, 2005 - Trautwein Elementary School Visit

Gov. Blunt donates excess inaugural contributions to the Trautwein Elementary School students' tsunami relief efforts.. Gov. Blunt donates excess inaugural contributions to the Trautwein Elementary School students' tsunami relief efforts.