Boyda joins NBAF Task Force; group of experts grows
Task Force ramps up efforts as Kansas takes steps closer to new defense facility

As the Department of Homeland Security narrows down the potential recipients for the National Bio Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), state leaders are moving forward in marketing Kansas as a prime site for the facility. Congresswoman Nancy Boyda has been named Vice Chair of the Kansas NBAF Task Force, joining fellow Kansas Congressional delegate Senator Pat Roberts.

“Both Leavenworth and Manhattan have gone to extraordinary lengths to support this homeland security effort,” Boyda said. “This ongoing, impressive, and collaborative effort demonstrates that Kansas is committed and ready to play its part in protecting America for ours and future generations.”

A key element to Kansas’ plan is the NBAF Task Force which boasts Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson, Senator Pat Roberts, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, leaders in the field of bio-science and a who’s who of experts in related fields. The Task Force will have their first meeting tomorrow in Topeka.

In addition to Congresswoman Boyda, Kansas Bioscience Authority Chairman Tom Thornton has announced five new members to the task force.

They are:

General Richard Meyers, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;
Dr. Bill Brown, a Health Services Veterinarian with Monsanto;
Michael Maddox, President NE Region of INTRUST Bank;
Nelson Galle, Chairman, Kansas Board of Regents; and
T.G. Ksiazek with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Thornton said, “We’re thrilled about our progress thus far, confident in our proposals submitted, and continuing to work together to ensure Kansas’ collaborative effort is successful.”

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