2003 Ceremony Recognition

Held on June 14, 2003 at the Hunterdon Central Regional High School

399 Veterans Attended the first Hunterdon County Veterans Medal Recognition Ceremony with an additional 700 family members and friends. An additional 400 medals were sent to Hunterdon Veterans who could not attend the ceremony.

PROCESSIONAL

Color Guard: Marine Corps League Detachment #927

Hunterdon County Bulldogs

Bagpipes

Official Guests

WELCOME

Paul C. Sauerland, Jr., Commissioner Director

Lieutenant Colonel US Army (Retired)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

SINGING OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

Rachel Woodruff

INVOCATION

Reverend William (Tex) Culton

Frenchtown Presbyterian Church

INTRODUCTION OF OFFICIALS

Paul C. Sauerland, Jr., Commissioner Director

Lieutenant Colonel US Army (Retired)

READING OF GOVERNOR MCGREEVEY'S GREETING

Paul C. Sauerland, Jr., Commissioner Director

Lieutenant Colonel US Army (Retired)

READING OF GENERAL ERIC K. SHINSEKI'S GREETING

(Chief of Staff, US Army, Retired)

George D. Muller, Deputy Commissioner Director

READING OF ASSEMBLYWOMAN ALISON MCHOSE'S GREETING

Frank J. Fuzo, Commissioner

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The Honorable Rush Holt - 12th District


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NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE

The Honorable Leonard Lance - 23rd District

The Honorable Robert E. Littell - 24th District

NEW JERSEY STATE ASSEMBLY

The Honorable Connie Myers - 23rd District

The Honorable Michael Doherty - 23rd District

The Honorable Guy Gregg - 24th District

HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN COMMISSIONERS

The Honorable George D. Muller, Deputy Director

The Honorable Frank J. Fuzo, Commissioner

The Honorable Marcia A. Karrow, Commissioner

The Honorable George B. Melick, Commissioner

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Paul C. Sauerland, Jr., Commissioner Director

Lieutenant Colonel US Army (Retired)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Brigadier General Thomas Sullivan

New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

AWARDING OF MEDALS

CLOSING REMARKS

Paul C. Sauerland, Jr., Commissioner Director

Lieutenant Colonel US Army (Retired)

RECESSIONAL

Color Guard: Marine Corps League Detachment #927

Hunterdon County Bulldogs

Official Guests

Hunterdon County would like to give a special

recognition to John Hatzikalfas, designer of

the Hunterdon County Veteran's Medal

MUSICIANS

Jack Dooley - Bagpipes

Rachel Woodruff - Vocals

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Colalillo ShopRite for donating the refreshments for the Welcome Reception;

The Bradshaw Company for their participation in the creation of the medals and lapel pins;

Hunterdon Central Regional High School and their facilities staff;

Flemington Car and Truck Country for the use of the American Flag;

and the many County government family who have worked diligently to make this event happen