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
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