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I agree.THE RED SKELTON BRIDGE A continuous beam twin bridge, the Red Skelton Bridge is 1737 feet long, is sup- ported by 38 concrete piers with a maximum span of 150 feet. The cost to the two states of Illinois and Indiana was approximately one million, eight hundred thousand dollars. Its twin spans provide maximum safety separation between east and west traffic. REPRESENTING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS REPRESENTING THE STATE OF INDIANA The Honorable Matthew E. Welsh, Governor Norbert Johnson, Assistant Director Public Works and Building, State of Illinois David Cohen, Chairman Indiana State Highway Commission Francis S. Lorenz, Director Public Works and Building, State of Illinois George Goodwin, Executive Director Indiana State Highway Commission DESIGNING ARCHITECT Louis Berger, Associates Limited, Columbus, Ohio. BUILDER Maxon Construction Company, Dayton, Ohio. PROGRAM ISAAC K. BECKES, Presiding INVOCATION. Rev. Henry J. Doll, Pastor Sacred Heart Parish THE NATIONAL ANTHEM STATEMENT OF WELCOME. The Honorable Holly Kilfoil INTRODUCTION OF HONORED GUESTS. Dr. Isaac K. Beckes PRESENTATION OF CITATION Norbert Johnson, Assistant Director Public Works and Building, State of Illinois The Honorable Matthew E Welsh Governor of the State of Indiana RESPONSE Richard ?ǣRed?ǥ Skelton ?ǣGOD BLESS AMERICA?ǥ Solo by Mr. James Harmon Lincoln High School Band Robert Boyd, Director BENEDICTION Rev. Charles W. Whitman, D. D. Pastor Emeritus CW1NO, PRINTER-VINCENNES, IND.