SPECIAL THANKS & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Columbia Memorial Garden & dedication have been made possible through the efforts of so many wonderful people.

Thank you to all our program guests who gave so unselfishly of their time and energy.

Thank you to all the "behind the scenes" workers.  Your skills, efforts, and caring support are very much appreciated.

Special Thanks to:

• Congressman Michael McNulty, 21st Congressional District.
  Tina Panetta, Constituent Representative
• Peggy Steffen, National Director, NASA Explorer Schools Program
• Mrs. Rosemary Millham, Aerospace Education Specialist, Goddard Space Flight Center
• Dr. Alan Fiero, Farnsworth Middle School, Guilderland School District - experiment partner
• Erin Kinal, Director of Education and Outrach, Albany Pine Bush Commission - experiment partner
• Woodlawn Neighborhood Association - financial support
• Mr. Christopher Logue, Extension Team Coordinator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Schenectady County
• Mr. Bill Seber, Director of Park & Recreation, City of Schenectady
• Office of the Mayor, City of Schenectady
• Mr. Frederick E. Miller, Executive Director, Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor commission - kiosk & public relations
• Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barbieri, Terry Van Valkenburgh, Marjorie Hyland of Griswold Funeral Home - Memorial Plaque
• Central Park Middle School faculty, students, and parents.

Student Usher
Corinne Higgins, Joshua Kaminsky, Robert Montville, Shannon Turnbull

Central Park Middle School NASA Explorer School Team
Gary Putnam, Science K-12 Coordinator; Rita Moore, Team Leader; JoMarie Fretto, Science 7; Daniell Hartkern, Science 6; Karen Moehle, Math 7; Greg Rice, Math 6.

Dedication Agenda

Welcome & Introduction of Honored Guests
Dr. Falco, Superintendent Schenectady City Shcool District
Rita Moore, CPMS NASA Explorer School Team

Presentation of colors
Color Guard, 109th Airlift Wing
Stratton Air National Guard Base
Colonel Max Della Pia, Commander

Pledge of Allegiance
Student, Robert Montville, Danielle Hartkern, CPMS NASA Explorere School Team

Star Spangeled Banner
Technical Sergeant Amy Giaquinto
Stratton Air National Guard Base

"High Flight" - a poem by John Gillespie McGee Jr.

Word of Remembrance
Reverend Van Stuart, Friendship Baptist Church

Musical Presentation:  "Lord, I Love You" - writeen by Re. Dr. Raymond Wise
The Reflection Choir, Friendship Baptist Churct, Directed by Nettie Crossman, Accompanied by Azzaam Hameed

Remarks from the Mayor
Mayor Brian U. Stratton, City of Schenectady

Reflections of Garden from the Stars
Students:  Maggie Fitzmaruice, Marissa Drake

Musical Presentation: Medley of Spirituals
The Reflection Choir

Dedication and Unveiling of the Columbis Memorial Plaque
Dr. Adena Williams Loston Assisted by Dr. Falco

Musical Presentation:  "Glorify Thy Name" by Donna Adkins - special arrangement
The Reflection Choir

Words of Reflection
Lt. Col. Erik L. Smith, Wing Chaplain, 109th Airlift Wing, Stratton Air National Guard Base

Retirement of Colors
Color Guard, 109th Airlift Wing, Stratton Air National Guard

Closing Remarks
Dr. Falco