Larsen Statement on NOAA Decision
For Immediate Release
Contact: Amanda Mahnke
(202) 225-2605
August 3, 2009
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today on news that NOAA has selected Newport, Oregon instead of Bellingham as the new site for the Marine Operations Center-Pacific:
“I had hoped for a different decision. I have long believed that Bellingham would offer the best new home for NOAA’s Marine Operations Center-Pacific. Our community, including the Port, City, our education partners, marine trades industry and local leaders made a true team effort to bring NOAA to Bellingham. I commend our community for their unity and cooperation in the competition for NOAA’s new home.”
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