LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY --
Chapel at Los Angeles National Cemetery to be named
The Bob Hope Veterans Chapel on his 99th Birthday
in Celebration of his Lifelong Service to
Our American Veterans
Wednesday, May 29 - 2:00 p.m.
Because of security requirements, this is an invitation-only event. Press I.D. is required.
Presented By: Veterans Park Conservancy, a non-profit community organization, in cooperation with the Federal Government
Where: The Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Program:
2:00 p.m.
Military Service Medley -- The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Welcome -- Paul L. Edward, Master of Ceremonies,
Veterans Park Conservancy
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Introduction Guests on stage and other Special Guests --
Paul L. Edward. Master of Ceremonies
Bob Hope Day Proclamation -- Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky
Bob Hope Tribute -- Connie Stevens, Actress
HR 4592 and special remarks -- Congressman David Dreier,
28th Congressional District
Bob Hope Tribute -- Mort Lachman, Writer/Producer
Tribute to Dolores Hope, "I Remember You" --
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
2:40 p.m.
Address by: The Honorable Anthony J. Principi
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Chapel Dedication -- Secretary Anthony J. Principi
& Mrs. Charles Z. Wick
Acceptance -- Dolores Hope
"Thanks for the Memory" & "Happy Birthday" --
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
3:00 p.m.
"God Bless America" -- Flyover