The William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank-Trustee, has pledged $20,000 to the Dirksen Congressional Center's Capital Campaign
Pekin, IL - August 13, 2003 - In a commitment to improving civic literacy in the United States, the William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank-Trustee, has pledged $20,000 to the Dirksen Congressional Center's Capital Campaign.
"We are honored to contribute to the community through the Dirksen Center, and we are pleased to fund a program that provides such enriching learning opportunities," said Joe Henderson, Peoria Community Bank President.
The pledge to the Dirksen Congressional Center will help fund the construction of The Center's new 5,300 square foot building, scheduled to open in early fall. The new building will expand The Center's capacity to store historical materials and provide the means to conduct The Center's research and educational programming. The Center's vacated space will be used by the Pekin Public Library to expand its service to the community.
"The Kemper Foundation and Commerce Bank have long supported our educational programming," said Frank Mackaman, The Center's Executive Director. "By contributing so generously to our new building, they will help us expand our educational services to students and teachers for years to come. We are grateful
About the Dirksen Congressional Center
The Everett McKinley Dirksen Congressional Leadership Research Center is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational institution whose mission is to improve civic literacy in the United States. The Center exists to help people better understand the U.S. Congress, its leaders and members, the processes and procedures, and the public policies it produces.
About the William T. Kemper Foundation
The William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank-Trustee, was established in 1989 upon the death of its benefactor, the late Kansas City philanthropist William T. Kemper Jr. The foundation's goal is to continue Kemper's lifelong interest in improving the human condition and quality of life. The foundation supports Midwest communities and concentrates on initiatives in education, health and human services, civic improvements and the arts
About Commerce Bank
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) is a $14 billion regional bank holding company. For more than 135 years, Commerce has been meeting the financial services needs of individuals and businesses. Commerce provides a diversified line of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management and estate planning, and investments through its affiliated companies. Commerce Bancshares operates across three states with more than 330 locations and also has operating subsidiaries involved in mortgage banking, credit related insurance, venture capital and real estate activities.
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