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Fargo Memorial Honor Guard and Veterans Groups Urge State Help for Cemetery Memorial Center
Summary
Witnesses told the committee that a $3 million line of credit would allow local groups to complete a memorial center at Fargo National Cemetery; the VA would assume long‑term operation if it approves the project.
Senate Bill 2265, proposing a $3 million line of credit to support construction of a memorial center at Fargo National Cemetery, drew emotional testimony from honor‑guard volunteers, veterans and local officials at a House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee hearing.
Senator Scott Meyer, sponsor of the bill, told the committee the proposed facility would include a gathering area for families, an exhibit gallery, office space for VA staff, restrooms, a garage for ceremonial vehicles and additional parking. Meyer said the proposed arrangement is that a local nonprofit would build the facility and, pending Department of Veterans Affairs approval, the VA would assume ongoing…
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