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The St. Louis Engineer District commenced celebrating its 150th anniversary at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, 111., February 22. Lt. Col. Jason Sears, deputy commander of the district, and Michael R. Morrow, mayor of Graf-ton, 111., signed a proclamation in appreciation of the district's history, partnerships and contributions to the region. On February 19, 1872, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers established a new district in Saint Louis, the Gateway to the West, and few could have foreseen this occasion of their 150th anniversary would usher in a successful long-lasting partnership between the states of Missouri, Illinois and the Corps in Saint Louis. "We will celebrate a history of innovation with our partners, without which we could not deliver the vital engineering solutions that contribute to the growth and prosperity of the regions we are so proud to service and, most importantly, the people living in these regions," said Col. Kevin Golinghorst, commander, St. Louis District. |