July 17, 2006

Sebelius reappoints Kansan to ensure protection of burial sites

Unmarked burial sites have been found throughout Kansas, and to help protect them, Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced the reappointment of Dr. Michael Finnegan, Manhattan, to the Unmarked Burial Sites Preservation Board. 

“These burial sites deserve our respect and protection, and I’m pleased Dr. Finnegan will be able to continue his work with the other members of the board to ensure these sites are properly cared for,” said Sebelius.

The Unmarked Burial Sites Preservation Board maintains a registry of unmarked burial sites in the state.  The board, which works through the State Historical Society, is the state’s only means of protecting unmarked graves, many of which are the final resting places of Native Americans who lived in the region.

Finnegan will serve a three-year term.

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