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Eugene Honored for Housing Hundreds of Veterans

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy and Lane County Commissioner Pat Farr were both honored at the White House for helping hundreds of homeless veterans.

Mayor Piercy said it was a whirlwind trip lasting about three days. Although it was quick, she said it was a very important trip for our city and for our nation.

First Lady Michelle Obama invited Mayor Piercy and Commissioner Farr to the event, which took place in the east wing