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Article: Union Pacific Gives Major Gift for Big Bend National Park in Texas.
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- Odessa American (Odessa, TX)
- Article date:
- March 4, 2004
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Mar. 4--BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas -- Friends of Big Bend National Park received its largest single gift to date a $15,000 grant from the Union Pacific Foundation to help upgrade the educational exhibits at the Panther Junction Visitor Center at Big Bend National Park.
Ron Olson, special representative of the Union Pacific Foundation, was on hand to present the check to John King, superintendent of Big Bend National Park, and Jack Lamkin, board member and past president of the Friends of Big Bend National Park.
"Union Pacific is pleased to know that our partnership with the Friends of Big Bend National Park will enhance the enjoyment of the park ...