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Sep
17
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Sep
17
Fri
Community :: Community Event
Constitution Day Ceremony
12:00 PM
State Capitol Rotunda
Description:
Everyone is invited to Constitution Day 234th Anniversary Event featuring Lt. Governor Kristen Juras, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen, and Dept. of Justice Solicitor General David Dewhirst, all speaking about the meaning and defense of the U.S. Constitution, and presenting a Governor’s Proclamation.
Music will be provided by Kaylee Rose Lian, Clancy Elementary School sixth grade student, singing “The National Anthem” and “This Land is Your Land” and by Helena Xpress Singers, singing “This is My Country” in four-part a cappella harmony directed by Barb Leland.
Sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution Oro Fino chapter, members Shirley Herrin and Fee Lamping will post the colors with Sons of the American Revolution state President Don Reed and Vice President Steve Armstrong. Chapter Chaplain Gilda Clancy will give the Invocation and lead the Pledge of Allegiance; chapter Secretary Patty Donoho will ring the Montana Statehood Centennial Bell as part of Bells Across America on the 17th; Jane Lee Hamman will serve as emcee; and cookies will be provided by Deborah Swingley, Mrs. Clancy and Mrs. Lamping. DAR State Regent Leigh Haislip Spencer, of Great Falls, will bring greetings.
Those unable to attend the event may search for multiple full-coverage broadcasts on Helena Civic TV cable channel 189 and live streamed at HelenaCivicTV.org, with On Demand available for viewing, thanks to Videographer Jeanie Warden.
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Age Group: All Ages
Venue: State Capitol Rotunda
Address: Montana and 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 444-3060

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