United States Department of Agriculture
Jamie L. Whitten Patio
Washington, DC
August 8, 2000
10:00 a.m. |
| Memorial Video Montage |
Presiding:
Thomas J. Billy
Administrator, FSIS |
| Biographies of Jean Hillery, Thomas Quadros, and Bill Shaline |
Richard Van Blargan, FSIS |
| Presentation of Colors |
United States Army Honor Guard
Military District of Washington |
| Pledge of Allegiance |
Robert Cooke, FSIS |
| Invocation |
Father Myles Edwards
Washington National Cathedral |
| Recognition of Special Guests |
Thomas J. Billy |
| "America the Beautiful" |
Donna Carter |
| Introduction of Speakers |
Dr. Catherine E. Woteki
Under Secretary for Food Safety, USDA |
Thomas J. Billy
Administrator, FSIS
Richard Rominger
Deputy Secretary, USDA |
| Presentations |
Thomas J. Billy |
Unveiling of Memorial Plaques
U.S. Flags Flown at USDA
U.S. Flags Flown Over U.S. Capitol
Condolence Books |
| "Amazing Grace" |
Kathryn Hill
Mezzo Soprano |
| Benediction |
Father Myles Edwards |
| Recessional to Tree Dedication |
| Tree Dedication and Plaque Unveiling |
Caren A. Wilcox
Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety, USDA |
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The White Ribbon represents sincerity and peace.
The Purple Ribbon represents courage and healing.
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Dedicated to the memory of Jean Hillery and Thomas Quadros, Food Safety and Inspection Service Compliance Officers, who lost their lives in the line of duty June 21, 2000 |
