Location: Representative Hall #1 Old State Capitol PlazaSpringfield IL 62701
Ceremony Details
Who:
John E. Potter
Postmaster General and CEO, U.S. Postal Service
Richard J. Durbin
Assistant Majority Leader, United States Senate
Aaron Schock
United States House of Representatives, Illinois 18th District
Jo Ann Feindt
Vice President, Great Lakes Area Operations, U.S. Postal Service
Timothy J. Davlin
Mayor, City of Springfield
Thomas F. Schwartz
Illinois State Historian
Jan Grimes
Director, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Approximately 200 attendees
Timeline:
9:30 a.m.
Program participants arrive in Old Capitol Foundation Room, Level 2 (Green Room). Event briefing by Jennie Coe, Special Event Coordinator.
9:55 a.m.
Program participants are escorted to Representative Hall for stamp dedication.
10:00 a.m.
Program begins with remarks by emcee Jo Ann Feindt. Ms. Feindt will introduce each speaker prior to each one making remarks.
10:03 a.m.
Presentation of colors by 114th Infantry Regiment Illinois Volunteers.
10:05 a.m.
National Anthem performed by the Rochester High School Madrigals.
10:08 a.m.
Introduction of honored guests by Ms. Feindt.
10:10 a.m.
Welcome remarks by Mayor Timothy Davlin.
10:13 a.m.
Remarks by Mr. John E. Potter. Mr. Potter asks Senator Richard Durbin, Congressman Aaron Schock, Mr. Thomas Schwartz, Ms. Jan Grimes, Mr. Timothy Davlin and Ms. Jo Ann Feindt to join him in the unveiling of the image.
Photo opp.
10:16 a.m.
Remarks by Senator Durbin.
10:20 a.m.
Remarks by Congressman Schock.
10:23 a.m.
Remarks by Mr. Schwartz.
10:26 a.m.
Remarks by Ms. Grimes.
10:29 a.m.
Battle Hymn of the Republic performed by the Rochester High School Madrigals.
10:32 a.m.
Closing remarks by Ms. Feindt.
10:35 a.m.
Autographing by program participants in the State Library, time permitting.
