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Formal re-dedication of the people's house Program

Published: Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 12:28 a.m. MST
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Opening: The International Children's Choir

Welcome: Dick Nourse , Master of Ceremonies

Bell Ringing Ceremony: First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman and area bell choirs

America the Beautiful: Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, The International Children's Choir, Bells on Temple Square, Area Bell Choir, 23rd Army Band

Presentation of the Colors: The Utah National Guard

Star Spangled Banner: Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, The International Children's Choir, 23rd Army Band

Invocation: Pastor Charles Petty, Second Baptist Church, Ogden, Utah

Anthem for a New Year "Into Light": written by Katherine Coles, Utah Poet Laureate

Ceremonial Gift of the Capitol to the State: David Hart, architect of the Capitol

Remarks: Governor Jon Huntsman Jr.

Concerto in E Major for Violin: Ralph Matson, concertmaster, Utah Symphony Orchestra

Remarks: John Valentine, Utah Senate President

Remarks: Greg Curtis, Utah House Speaker

Remarks: Chief Justice Christine M. Durham

Utah We Love Thee: Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, Cathedral of the Madeline Choir School, Ralph Matson

* Written for Utah's admission into the United States in 1896. Sung at 1916 dedication of Capitol.

Re-Dedication of Capitol: President Gordon B. Hinckley, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Battle Hymn of the Republic: Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, Cathedral of the Madeline Choir School, Bells on Temple Square, Area Bell Choir, 23rd Army Band

Benediction: Father Donald Hope, Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish, Price, Utah

Closing: The Cathedral of the Madeline Choir School.

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