Taveras Announces Inauguration Plans
Friday, December 24, 2010
Providence Mayor-elect Angel Taveras yesterday announced his plans for his inauguration, which will largely be funded by private donations.
In an effort to “significantly lessen” the burden on city finances, Taveras’ transition office said it had raised over $100,000 in donations to fund it. Individuals and corporations who want to contribute can do so through the Providence Tourism Fund.
The inauguration is set for January 3. The formal ceremonies will be at 1:30 p.m. A public reception will follow from 3 to 4 p.m. at City Hall and an inaugural celebration will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Pre-registration is required for the evening event.
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THE FULL SCHEDULE
MONDAY JANUARY 3, 2011
Interfaith Breakfast
8:30 – 10AM Providence Career and Technical Academy
This event is by invitation only as capacity is limited. 200+ local faith leaders are expected to attend the prayer service and breakfast.
Masters of Ceremony: Co-Chair Rabbi Leslie Yale Gutterman, Temple Beth El Co-Chair Very Reverend Jeffery A. Williams, D.Min
Music:
Classical High School Chorus
Cathedral of Life Choir led by Rev. Charles Jones Prayers led by:
Rev. Maria DeCarvalho Buddhist Monks in RI, Wat Thormikaram, Ven. Sovann Hok, Wat Dhamagosanaram, Ven. Chea Chhouem
Muslim American Dawah Center of Rhode Island, Imam Farid Ansari Address:
Mayor Angel Taveras
Benediction:
Rabbi Leslie Yale Gutterman
Swearing in of City Council
12PM City Council Chambers
Mayor Taveras will attend the swearing in along with his Chief of Staff J.R. Pagliarini, Director of Administration Michael D’Amico, Public Safety Commissioner Colonel Steven Pare, and others.
Inaugural Proceedings
1:30PM Steps of City Hall
This event is free and open to the public.
Master of Ceremonies:
The Honorable Myrth York
Presentation of Colors: Providence Fire Department and Providence Police Department Honor Guard
Official Escort for the Mayor: City Sergeant Vincent Berarducci
Invocation: Father Raymond Tetreault
Pledge of Allegiance: 3rd Grade Class from Mary Fogarty Elementary School In honor of Mayor Taveras’ 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Dorothy Donaldson and all of the teachers who serve the children in the City of Providence.
National Anthem: Inspector Luis Del Rio, Providence Police Department
Greetings from the State of Rhode Island: Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee
Poetry reading:
"On Freedom's Ground" by Richard Wilbur Amber Rose Johnston Classical High School, Class of 2011
Certificate of Election: Anna M. Stetson, City Clerk
Oath of Office: The Honorable Rafael Ovalles, RI District Court
Presentation of the Mayor: The Honorable Myrth York
Inaugural Address: Mayor Angel Taveras
Benediction: The Reverend Janet M. Cooper Nelson, Chaplain of the University - Brown University
Public Reception following Inaugural Proceedings
3 – 4PM City Hall, 2nd Floor
Free and open to the public, Mayor Taveras will circulate to greet attendees.
Inaugural Celebration
7PM Rhode Island Convention Center
Free and open to the public, 1000+ attendees expected.
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