SANTA FE, N.M.--()--The New Mexico Centennial Foundation today announced the participation of BNSF Railway in New Mexico?s Statehood Centennial commemoration. BNSF?s Platinum Level Sponsorship will include a contribution to the Centennial Children?s Legacy Fund, in addition to special rides in BNSF vintage business cars for Native America Tribes and Pueblos in July and August of 2012, and the BNSF Holiday Express for military veterans in December.
?We are proud to do business in New Mexico and to honor its Statehood Commemoration?
?We are pleased to work with BNSF to honor the children, native peoples and veterans of the state of New Mexico at this unique moment in our state?s history,? said Stephen L. Elliott, New Mexico Centennial Foundation president. ?This is an important time to honor New Mexico?s past, while looking to a bright future.?
BNSF?s presence in New Mexico dates back to 1880 with its first rail line in Albuquerque. Today, there are more than 1,300 miles of operating track serving as the primary transportation corridor on the Southern Transcon route. With operating hubs in Belen, Albuquerque, Clovis and Gallup BNSF employs more than 1,100 New Mexico residents.
?We are proud to do business in New Mexico and to honor its Statehood Commemoration,? said Andrew Johnsen, BNSF assistant vice president, Government Affairs. ?The BNSF Foundation also intends to continue to make financial contributions to organizations that support active duty and reserve military personnel throughout 2012. We look forward to being part of the Centennial commemoration.?
About BNSF
BNSF Railway is one of North America?s leading freight transportation companies operating on 32,000 route miles of track in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain, industrial goods and low-sulfur coal that help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry. And we are working continuously to improve the value of the safety, service, energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the communities we serve. You can learn more about BNSF at www.BNSF.com.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50125400&lang=en
il postino online black friday deals nfl scores nfl scores college football scores arkansas razorbacks arkansas football
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.