Press Release- Jan 07, 2007
FOR RELEASE:
SUNDAY, JAN. 7, 2007
DETAILED SCHEDULE FOR INAUGURAL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR TUESDAY JAN. 9
Here is a detailed timeline for Tuesday, Jan. 9:
8 a.m.: Ritter Family attends Mass at Holy Ghost Church, 1900 California St. (Mass is open to the public but cameras are not allowed.)
10 to 11 a.m.: Public seating opens on the West Steps and lawn of the Capitol and musical performances begin in the plaza area:
- 10 to 10:15 a.m.: Trinidad Community Chorale
- 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.: Moffat County High School Choir
- 10:30 to 11 a.m.: The Colorado National Guard Band
11 a.m.: Formal inaugural swearing-in program begins. Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald and Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff give brief welcoming remarks.
11:10 to 11:20 a.m.: Escort committees bring in Gov. Owens, Lt. Gov. Norton, Gov.-Elect Ritter and Lt. Gov-Elect O'Brien.
11:20 a.m.: Presentation of the colors by the Colorado National Guard and singing of the National Anthem by Charmine Anderson and Ken Parks.
11:25 a.m.: The Rev. Dr. James Peters Jr. gives the Invocation.
11:28 a.m.: Native American blessing by Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribes.
11:42 a.m.: Gov. Owens delivers remarks.
11:47 a.m.: America the Beautiful performed by West High School Lariat Choir.
11:48 a.m.: Lt. Gov.-Elect O'Brien takes the oath of office and gives remarks.
11:55 a.m.: Gov.-Elect Ritter takes the oath of office.
Noon: Ruffles and Flourishes performed by the Colorado National Guard Band, followed immediately by a 19-gun salute by the Army soldiers from Fort Carson.
12:10 p.m.: Gov. Ritter delivers his Inaugural Address.
12:25 p.m.: Colorado State University Chamber Singers perform "Where the Columbines Grow."
12:29 p.m.: Colorado National Guard F-16 Fly Over
12:29 p.m.: Benediction by Rabbi Steven Foster
12:32 p.m.: Senate President Fitz-Gerald makes closing remarks.
12:40 to 2 p.m.: Public Reception and Greeting Line in the Rotunda with Gov. Ritter, Lt. Gov. O'Brien, Secretary of State Mike Coffman, Treasurer Cary Kennedy and Attorney General John Suthers.