Franklin County Bicentennial Ceremony – Location Change/Schedule

Franklin County Government officials will hold a ceremony on Monday, December 4th, 2017 at 12:00 PM at the Franklin County Courthouse to honor the Illinois Bicentennial as well as the Bicentennial of the County of Franklin. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event on the NORTH lawn/entrance of the Franklin County Courthouse located at 1 Public Square in Benton, IL

Schedule of Events

 Opening Remarks & Welcome – Randall Crocker, Chairman of the County Board

 Flag Raising Ceremony – American Legion #280, VFW #2671

 Pledge of Allegiance – State Representative David Severin

 National Anthem – Jaidyn M. Buckingham

 History of Illinois Remarks – Bob Rea

 Resolution Presentation – Illinois Bicentennial – Jim Muir, Circuit Clerk

 History of Franklin County Remarks – John Gulley

 Resolution Presentation – Franklin County Bicentennial – Keith Jones, Treasurer

 Closing Remarks – Randall Crocker, Chairman of the County Board