500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, SD 57501

(605) 773-3212

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 11, 2006

CONTACT: Mark Johnston or Roxy Everson, (605) 773-3212 or

Megan Olson, Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, (605) 886-5814

  

 

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Gov. Mike Rounds announced today that he plans to visit Watertown on Wednesday, September 20, for the last Capital for a Day in 2006. The event will be held at the WatertownEvent Center and a complete agenda will be released at a later date.

 

“Capital for a Day brings government to the people,” said Gov. Mike Rounds. “Those who are unable to travel to Pierre on a regular basis have an opportunity to discuss their issues with representatives from the different departments in state government. It also gives state leaders a chance to learn more about activities in the regions.  I’m looking forward to visiting the Watertown community and learning about topics important in the region.”

 

“As ‘Capital for a Day’ we are extremely pleased that Watertown citizens will have the opportunity to visit with Governor Rounds and his staff about our community,” said Mayor Paul Fox. “There will be planned activities throughout the day, and I encourage everyone, adults and youth, to mark September 20 on their calendars so they may participate in this significant event,” Fox said.

  

From 2003 to the present, Gov. Rounds and his team have visited 21 communities in South Dakota:

Brookings

Sturgis

Wessington Springs

Lemmon

Aberdeen

Hot Springs

Yankton

Faith

Britton

Wall

Chamberlain

Vermillion

Sisseton

Martin

Canistota

Eureka

Platte

Madison

Spearfish

Custer

Sioux Falls