Rauner inauguration program
The Inauguration of Governor-elect Bruce Rauner and Lt. Governor-elect Evelyn Sanguinetti will take place January 12 beginning at 11 a.m. Below you will find the inaugural program.
The Illinois Inaugural Ceremony
Monday, January 12, 2015
Prairie Capital Convention Center
Springfield, Illinois
Prelude
The Air National Guard Band of the Midwest
Introduction of State Constitutional Officers
Michael Frerichs
Leslie Geissler Munger
Jesse White
Lisa Madigan
Evelyn Sanguinetti
Introduction of Governor Bruce Rauner, Diana Rauner & Family
Presentation of Colors
Illinois Army National Guard Honor Guard
National Anthem
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Jim Cornelison of the Chicago Blackhawks
Pledge of Allegiance
Gold Star Families
Musical Selection
"Blessed"
Beau Davidson
Capital City Welcome
J. Michael Houston, Mayor of Springfield
Illinois Congressional Delegation Welcome
U.S. Congressman Aaron Schock & U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Inaugural Invocation
Archbishop Blase Cupich
Archdiocese of Chicago
Moment of Silence for Judy Baar Topinka
Introduced by U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis
Musical Selection
"Illinois"
Jeff Mattsey
Prayer for Unity
Reverend James Meeks
Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Oath of Office
Bruce Rauner
Administered by Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman
District Judge, Northern District of Illinois
Inaugural Address
Governor Bruce Rauner
Musical Selection
"America The Beautiful"
Star Windham
Oath of Office
Evelyn Sanguinetti
Administered by Judge Lewis V. Morgan
Associate Judge, 13th Circuit, DuPage County
Oath of Office
Lisa Madigan
Administered by Honorable Gary Feinerman
District Judge, Northern District of Illinois
Oath of Office
Jesse White
Administered by Judge Clarence L. Burch
Associate Judge, Cook County Circuit Court
Oath of Office
Leslie Geissler Munger
Administered by Judge M. Thomas Carney
Associate Judge, 12th Circuit, Will County
Oath of Office
Michael Frerichs
Administered by Justice Rita B. Garman
Chief Justice, Illinois Supreme Court
Benediction
Reverend Dr. Clifford J. Hayes
First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Illinois
Musical Selection
"Home"
No Comment A Cappella
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Retirement of the Colors
Illinois Army National Guard Honor Guard
Postlude
Air National Guard Band of the Midwest
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