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  Texas Governor Rick Perry - Governor Rick Perry
Sworn in as the state's 47th governor on December 21, 2000, Rick Perry was elected to a four-year term on November 5, 2002.
Demonstrating Governor Perry’s priorities, the budget he signed increased education and healthcare spending despite tough economic times, and invested in jobs with the new $295 million Texas Enterprise Fund, because Governor Perry believes the best long-term, stable source of revenue for funding public priorities is job creation.
Governor Perry is a 1972 graduate of Texas AandM University where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, a junior and senior yell leader, and an animal science major.
www.governor.state.tx.us /about   (867 words)

  
  Matthew Perry (naval officer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Perry's early career saw him assigned to several different ships, including the President, where he was aide to Commodore John Rodgers, which was in a victorious engagement over a British vessel, HMS Little Belt, shortly before the War of 1812 was officially declared.
Perry renamed Cayo Hueso to "Thompson's Island" for the Secretary of the Navy Smith Thompson and the harbor "Port Rodgers" for the president of the Board of Navy Commissioners.
Perry acquired the courtesy title of commodore in 1841, and was made chief of the New York Navy Yard in the same year.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matthew_Perry_(naval_officer)   (1771 words)

  
 Perry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Perry or pear cider is an alcoholic beverage made of fermented pear juice.
Perry has been common for centuries in Britain, particularly the West Country and Wales; and France, especially Normandy and Anjou.
Perry pears are higher in tannin and acid than eating or cooking pears, and are generally smaller.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Perry   (482 words)

  
 Rick Perry Vocabulary @ HillCountryArtists.com (Hill Country Artists)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
A fifth-generation Texan, Rick Perry was born in the West Texas town of Paint Creek, 60 miles north of Abilene, to ranchers Ray and Amelia Perry.
Perry graduated from AandM in 1972 with a degree in animal science before joining the United States Air Force flying C-130 tactical airlift in the United States, the Middle East, and Europe until 1977 when he returned to Texas with the rank of captain.
Perry set a record in the 2001 legislative session for the use of the veto: he rejected legislation a total of 82 times, more than any governor in any single legislative session in the history of the state since reconstruction.
www.hillcountryartists.com /encyclopedia/Rick_Perry   (1928 words)

  
 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Perry
The original Perry High School, the oldest brick school in the county, is now home to the Houston County Board of Education and contains an exhibit honoring one of Perry's most famous citizens, retired U.S. senator Sam Nunn.
The early twentieth century brought modernization to Perry: the first telephone was installed in 1903, crystal radios appeared in 1905, and electric lighting came to the town in 1912.
Other attractions that draw large gatherings to Perry are the 1,100-acre Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, home of the official state fair in October and of numerous livestock and horse events; and the twice yearly Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival, famous throughout the Southeast for its artists, craftsmen, and entertainers.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2283&pid=s-69   (795 words)

  
 Oliver Hazard Perry
Perry was born on August 23, 1785, at the Old Perry Homestead in South Kingston, Rhode Island, of "Fighting Quaker parents." His father was in the United States Navy and young Perry soon followed.
Perry was fully briefed on the situation in Erie and was sent to command the project.
Perry, at the age of 28, was hailed by the public as a national hero for his victory on Lake Erie.
www.brigniagara.org /perry.htm   (790 words)

  
 Perry Barr Biography @ ArtisticNudity.com (Artistic Nudity)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The A4040 and A34 roads cross at Perry Barr, the former carrying the Birmingham Outer Circle bus routes.
Perry Barr was an urban district in Staffordshire from 1894 until 1928 when it was incorporated into Birmingham, and therefore become associated with Warwickshire.
Perry Barr railway station, opened in 1837, is on the old Grand Junction Railway line, and is one of the oldest stations in the country to remain on its original site.
www.artisticnudity.com /encyclopedia/Perry_Barr   (433 words)

  
 Perry the Pacific parrotlet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Perry was a male Pacific Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis).
Perry fledged during his first six months (he was clipped by the breeder) and was flighted for the remainder of his life.
Since CP is clipped, Perry's job was to act as an aerial defense system, chattering away at any "intruders" and delivering his special brand of parrotlet acupuncture to the nape of the neck of anyone who decided to interrupt CP's activities.
circleofwings.com /flashywings/parrotwings/perry.html   (370 words)

  
 City of Perry, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Perry has been known as an oasis for travelers who need a stopping place for over 150 years.
Perry is lovely, lively and close to a number of exciting attractions.
Perry is the home of The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter.
www.perry-ga.gov   (416 words)

  
 Jim Perry | BaseballLibrary.com
A tall, trim righthander, Perry overcame several seasons in Twins manager Sam Mele's doghouse, as well as the rap that he was "too nice" to win consistently in the ML, and in 1970 won the AL Cy Young Award with a 24-12 record.
Perry was first signed by the Indians, and in his second season he led the AL in starts (36), wins (18), and shutouts (four) as Cleveland's number-one starter.
Perry shuttled between the bullpen and starting rotation in his first six seasons with the Twins, usually only starting when injuries or doubleheaders necessitated it, and he pitched well, posting only one ERA above 3.00 from 1965 to 1968.
www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/P/Perry_Jim.stm   (1630 words)

  
 Perry County Cooperative Extension
Perry County, originally part of Cumberland County, became the 51st County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 22, 1820.
Perry County leads the state for the percent of its working population that work outside the county.
Perry County leads all other counties in number of working residents who are employed outside the county borders (91%).
perry.extension.psu.edu /countyinfo.html   (507 words)

  
 Fred Perry Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Fred Perry (May 18, 1909 - February 2, 1995) was a British tennis player and three-time Wimbledon champion.
Born in Stockport, England, Fred Perry became the first player to win all four Grand Slam singles titles, though not in same year.
In 1933 Perry helped lead his team to victory over France in the Davis Cup that gave Great Britain the Davis Cup for the first time in 21 years.
www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/f/fr/fred_perry.html   (146 words)

  
 Maine Local Government - Town of Perry - Main Page
Perry is a town in Washington County incorporated on February 12, 1818 from Plantation T1 TS.
Named for Commodore Oliver H. Perry, a naval hero of the War of 1812, the town was incorporated even as the British still held Eastport only six miles away.
Perry is the gateway, via Maine Route 190, to the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation and the City of Eastport.
www.maine.gov /local/washington/perry   (98 words)

  
 The Official Website of Roxy Perry - New York Blues Queen
Roxy Perry belts out credible R&B. The traditional arrangements emphasize her vocals, which convey tales of woe that come with what she calls the "curse" of the blues - obviously a curse she appreciates.
But listen to “Midnight Train;” Perry sounds simultaneously resigned and determined, as if sultry laments were at once a vindication of her struggle and her sexuality.
The standouts among the nine originals here are dangerous and funky, revolving around Perry’s extremely healthy, streetwise and flexible voice, sometimes horn-laden in the RandB tradition, sometimes lean and spare in the Chicago style and inclined occasionally toward gospel New York.
www.roxyperry.com   (788 words)

  
 Perry County, Missouri - River Heritage Region of Missouri Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
repare to be surprised by the historic, architectural and scenic variety of Perry County.
The Perry County Museum is located at the entrance of the Perryville City Park in the Doerr House, (Wednesday and Weekends, May - October).
In southeastern Perry County, near the Mississippi River, are the early German villages of Frohna, Altenburg, and Wittenburg.
rosecity.net /rhr/perry.html   (768 words)

  
 Perry City
Perry City, originally known as "Three Mile Creek" is located in Box Elder County, nestled between Brigham City, Utah and Willard, Utah.
Perry is bordered on the east by the beautiful Wasatch Mountains and on the west by the shoreline of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Perry is known regionally for its contribution of delicious fruit, vegetables and row crops produced and sold along Highway 89 from Perry’s northern boundary to the Weber County line.
vyzn.viawest.net /users/perrycty   (137 words)

  
 Texas Governor Rick Perry - Texas
Rick Perry and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California attend the swearing in of Mexican President Felipe Calderon.
Statement by Robert Black, spokesman for Texas Governor Rick Perry, concerning the European Union’s appeal that Texas enact a moratorium on the death penalty:
Perry activated state resources, including search and rescue teams, as National Weather Service p...
www.governor.state.tx.us   (579 words)

  
 Perry County, Tennessee, Genealogy, TNGenWeb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Perry County was the parent county for Decatur County.
This Perry County, TN, Genealogy WebPage is part of the TNGenWeb Project.
You are welcome to copy information found on the Perry County Page for your own personal use, but this information may not be sold or used in a commercial project without written permission of the author.
www.netease.net /perry   (446 words)

  
 Turner Prize 2003 | Shortlisted Artists
In the early 1980s Perry was a member of the Neo-Naturist group, and took part in performance and film works.
Perry's subject matter sometimes comes from his upbringing in the Essex countryside, as depicted on the vase, I was an Angry Working Class Man 2001.
In awarding the prize to Grayson Perry, the judging panel admired his use of the traditions of ceramics and drawing in his uncompromising engagement with personal and social concerns.
www.tate.org.uk /britain/turnerprize/2003/perry.htm   (331 words)

  
 Perry PD HOME PAGE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Perry Police Department remains dedicated to the concepts and practices of community policing.
Officers of the Perry Police Department strives to establish and maintain relationships with members of the Perry / Taylor community in order to ensure that their needs are met as it relates to law enforcement and crime prevention.
Perry is situated in the geographic center of the county, 51 miles southeast of Tallahassee, 90 miles west of Gainesville, 120 miles west of Jacksonville.
www.perryfl.com /police   (156 words)

  
 PERRY RHODAN - die größte Science Fiction-Serie der Welt
PERRY RHODAN - die größte Science Fiction-Serie der Welt
Nach langen Jahren heimgekehrt und verwirrt?Kein Problem!Auf dieser Seite findest du alles, was du brauchst, um in das PERRY RHODAN-Universum einzutauchen...Lehn dich zurück und genieße unsere Diashow - innerhalb von zwei Minuten erfährst du, wie alles anfing.Neugierig geworden?
Perry Rhodan PERRY RHODAN - die größte Science Fiction-Serie der Welt?
www.perry-rhodan.net   (1808 words)

  
 Perry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Directions to Perry: From the intersection of Route 25 and Kings Road; go west on Kings Road two blocks to Amarillo Drive; go north on Amarillo Drive to the second stop sign, marking the entrance to the school.
The faculty and staff at Perry Elementary School consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to teach your child(ren).
If there is anything the faculty and staff at Perry Elementary School can do for you during the course of the school year, please let us know.
www.d300.kane.k12.il.us /SchoolSites/pes/hyperstudio/hypers_home.htm   (395 words)

  
 Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
A United States naval officer, Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry, negotiated tirelessly for several months with Japanese officials to achieve the goal of opening the doors of trade with Japan.
The Japanese government realized that their country was in no position to defend itself against a foreign power, and Japan could not retain its isolation policy without risking war.
Perry lived in Newport, Rhode Island, which also celebrates a Black Ship festival in July.
www.history.navy.mil /branches/teach/ends/opening.htm   (425 words)

  
 Granny Peach's Perry Page
It is my hope to ascertain his correct lineage, prove his marriage to Mary Ann, and identify his children with their correct mother.
He was born circa 1772 in NC and died between May 25 and December 25, 1840 in Washington county, Texas.
Burrell Perry& Elizabeth Massey or Perry : Lineage of Southern Perrys Jan Romine: Perry in Texas Judy and David Spiers: Spiers/Perry in Mississippi Patty's Pad:Perry from Arkansas and South Carolina Hancock County, Mississippi: Pearl River County, Mississippi: Washington County, Texas: The Rainwater Collection: Rainwater Research Rainwater Family Association:Queries Perry Queries: The SurnameWeb
members.tripod.com /~GrannyPeach   (583 words)

  
 Welcome to the new RickPerry.org | Texans for Rick Perry
Texas Gov. Rick Perry stands for Texans’ conservative values, fights for principled solutions to tough challenges and works to implement a clear vision for better schools, more jobs, safer communities and a brighter future.
Perry urges all Texans to participate in the democratic process to make Texas the great state we all envision.
Today, the Texans for Rick Perry Campaign reported more than $1.4 million cash-on-hand including $881,488 raised from June 18th – June 30th.
www.rickperry.org   (151 words)

  
 Perry Public Schools :: Index
Perry residents that wish to renew or join before September 1st will be able to take advantage of our current rates.
There will be a small rate increase starting September 1st.
Perry School District : 4325 Manchester Avenue : Perry, Ohio 44081 - 440-259-3881
www.perry-lake.k12.oh.us   (127 words)

  
 Perry Apartments
To view all of our Perry apartment rentals, all you need to do is create a free Rent.com account.
In addition to helping you find apartments in Perry, Rent.com also offers a variety of moving services and moving advice.
From movers and moving quotes to boxes and storage, Rent.com has everything you need to make your move to Perry as simple as possible.
www.rent.com /rentals/georgia/peach-county/perry   (280 words)

  
 Welcome to Perry, Georgia!
Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Information
Copyright ©2007, Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Web site design and maintenance by Goin' Postal Perry.
www.perryga.com   (38 words)

  
 Internet Marketing Services, Web Design, C Perry and Company | Atkinson, NH
C Perry and Company has recently launched a new website for Michael Marks.
C Perry and Company LLC is a single-source Internet Consulting company based in Atkinson, NH.
Contact C Perry and Company when you are ready to bring your Internet Presence to the next level.
www.cperryandcompany.com   (1544 words)

  
 Perry Noble dot com
Filed Under: Links To Check Out read on
I am Perry Noble, Senior Pastor of NewSpring Church, located in Anderson, SC.
These are the writings of a man who is out of his mind.
www.perrynoble.com   (430 words)

  
 Perry County Financial Corporation Information | Business.com
Home » Directory » Financial Services » Banking » Banking Institutions » Commercial Banks » United States » Missouri » Perry County Financial Corporation
The principal activities of the Company is to attract retail deposits from public and invests the same to purchase securities and mortgage-backed securities and to originate mortgage loans.
Other business products and services to help grow and manage your business
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