Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Contact: Spence Jackson, 573-751-0290
Blunt Appoints Sharon Garrett to State Tourism Commission
JEFFERSON CITY–Gov. Matt Blunt has appointed Sharon Garrett of Purdy to the Missouri Tourism Commission. Garrett will replace Raeanne Presley whose term has expired.
“As a businesswoman and local community activist, Sharon knows firsthand how important tourism is to our state and local economies,” Blunt said. “I appreciate her interest in serving on this important commission particularly during this time of change.”
Garrett, 60, is the owner of The Trunk Line Children’s Clothing Store in Monett. Garrett serves on the board of Purdy Bancshares Inc., and is a member and past president of the Monett Chamber of Commerce. She has also served on the Monett Festival of Light Committee, the Monett Downtown Betterment Group and the Precious Moments Advisory Board.
Garrett will serve a term ending Jan. 15, 2010 pending confirmation by the Missouri State Senate.
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