First Lady Melanie A. Blunt
October 10, 2008
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February 17, 2006 - Child Advocacy Center Tour

Mrs. Melanie Blunt visits with a nurse during her tour of the Child Advocacy Center in Springfield. Mrs. Melanie Blunt visits with a nurse during her tour of the Child Advocacy Center in Springfield.

February 17, 2006 - Cattle Rustling Press Conference

First Lady Melanie Blunt is greeted by Angie and Carol Pinegar at a cattle rustling press conference held at Pinegar Farms. First Lady Melanie Blunt is greeted by Angie and Carol Pinegar at a cattle rustling press conference held at Pinegar Farms.

February 16, 2006 - Missouri Press Association Luncheon

The First Family hosts a lunch for members of the Missouri Press Association and the Associated Press at the Governor’s Mansion. The First Family hosts a lunch for members of the Missouri Press Association and the Associated Press at the Governor’s Mansion.

February 15, 2006 - Junior Leagues of Missouri

Mrs. Blunt visits with members of the Junior Leagues of Missouri at the Mansion. Mrs. Blunt visits with members of the Junior Leagues of Missouri at the Mansion.

February 14, 2006 - Interview with J.C. Metro Magazine

Mrs. Blunt poses for a picture following an interview with J.C. Metro Magazine. Mrs. Blunt poses for a picture following an interview with J.C. Metro Magazine.

February 12, 2006 - Opening of First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image Exhibit

First Lady Melanie Blunt participated in the opening of "First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image" exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. “First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image” is a traveling exhibit modeled after the permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The exhibit examines America’s first ladies and celebrates the remarkable individuals who held this unique title. First Lady Melanie Blunt participated in the opening of First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image is a traveling exhibit modeled after the permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The exhibit examines America’s first ladies and celebrates the remarkable individuals who held this unique title.

February 8, 2006 - Missouri Arts Council Awards Ceremony

Mrs. Blunt attended the awards ceremony to show her appreciation for the work of the Missouri Arts Council. The Missouri Arts Council builds upon Missouri’s rich cultural heritage by supporting shows, exhibitions, projects, festivals, art education and minority arts projects. Pictured with Mrs. Blunt is Branch. Mrs. Blunt attended the awards ceremony to show her appreciation for the work of the Missouri Arts Council. The Missouri Arts Council builds upon Missouri’s rich cultural heritage by supporting shows, exhibitions, projects, festivals, art education and minority arts projects. Pictured with Mrs. Blunt is Branch.

February 7, 2006 - Missouri State Government Review Commission Dinner

Governor and Mrs. Blunt hosted a dinner at the Mansion for members of the State Government Review Commission. Governor and Mrs. Blunt hosted a dinner at the Mansion for members of the commission.

January 18, 2006 - Child Passenger Safety Week PSA

The First Family tapes a PSA for Child Passenger Safety Week which is February 12-18. Governor and Mrs. Blunt taped a radio message encouraging the proper use of child safety seats and booster seats. The First Family tapes a PSA for Child Passenger Safety Week which is February 12-18. Governor and Mrs. Blunt taped a radio message encouraging the proper use of child safety seats and booster seats.

January 14, 2006 - Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build

First Lady Melanie Blunt talks to reporters about the great opportunities Habitat for Humanity has for women volunteers. Mrs. Blunt was accompanied by Governor Matt Blunt and Branch. First Lady Melanie Blunt talks to reporters about the great opportunities Habitat for Humanity has for women volunteers. Mrs. Blunt was accompanied by Governor Matt Blunt and Branch.

January 11, 2006 - State of the State Address

First Lady Melanie Blunt is introduced to members of the General Assembly and guests at the start of the State of the State address. First Lady Melanie Blunt is introduced to members of the General Assembly and guests at the start of the State of the State address.

January 11, 2006 - Branch’s Visit to the Governor’s Office

Branch stops by to check in on Dad and make sure he is ready for the State of the State address. Branch stops by to check in on Dad and make sure he is ready for the State of the State address..

January 11, 2006 - Heart of a Hero

Mrs. Blunt took part in the taping of a public service announcement for the 'Heart of a Hero'. Mrs. Blunt took part in the taping of a public service announcement for the Heart of a Hero.

January 5, 2006 - Governor’s Prayer Breakfast

First Lady Melanie Blunt visits with a fellow Missourian at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast. First Lady Melanie Blunt visits with a fellow Missourian at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast.

October 26, 2005 - Dedication of Kwanzan Cherry Tree

The First Family attends the dedication of a Kwanzan Cherry Tree donated to the First Family by the Marshfield Tree City USA Advisory Committee. The First Family attends the dedication of a Kwanzan Cherry Tree donated to the First Family by the Marshfield Tree City USA Advisory Committee.

October 25, 2005 - "READ.DREAM.BELIEVE." Project

First Lady Melanie Blunt takes time to read to children at Head Start in an effort to raise money for new books. First Lady Melanie Blunt takes time to read to children at Head Start in an effort to raise money for new books.

October 22, 2005 - Halloween Happenings at the Governor’s Mansion

Branch is delighted to host Halloween festivities at the Governor’s Mansion Branch is delighted to host Halloween festivities at the Governor’s Mansion.

September 21, 2005 - Presentation of Inaugural Gown to Cole County Historical Society

Presentation of Inaugural Gown to Cole County Historical Society First Lady Melanie Blunt presents her inaugural gown as part of the Cole County Historical Society Museum collection.

September 21, 2005 - Proclamation: October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

First Lady Melanie Blunt and Branch attend the proclamation ceremony announcing the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. First Lady Melanie Blunt and Branch attend the proclamation ceremony announcing the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

September 7, 2005 - Good Neighbor Day

First Lady Melanie Blunt participated in Good Neighbor Day by handing out roses at a local florist in Jefferson City on September 7, 2005. First Lady Melanie Blunt participated in Good Neighbor Day by handing out roses at a local florist in Jefferson City on September 7, 2005.

September 7, 2005 - Missouri's MOST Program

Governor Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt encourage parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to consider investing in Missouri’s MO$T program in order to save money for their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to help pay for college. The Blunts opened a MO$T account for their son William Branch Blunt. Governor Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt encourage parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to consider investing in Missouri’s MO$T program in order to save money for their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to help pay for college. The Blunts opened a MO$T account for their son William Branch Blunt.

June 18, 2005 - Race for the Cure

First Lady Melanie Blunt took part in the Susan Komen First Lady Melanie Blunt took part in the Susan Komen "Race for the Cure" to help raise awareness about breast cancer on June 18, 2005.