Menasha's Birthday Celebration
On March 5th, the City of Menasha will celebrate its 150th anniversary
with a 1-hour public event at Menasha City Hall.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
12:00pm - 12:05pm
Opening Remarks
Mayor Don Merkes
Mayor Don Merkes will kick off the program.
12:05pm - 12:10pm
Land Acknowledgement
Dr. Renee Gralewicz
A Land acknowledgment is a traditional custom that dates back centuries in many Native nations and communities. Today, land acknowledgments are used by Native Peoples and non-Natives to recognize Indigenous Peoples who are the original stewards of the lands on which we now live.
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Dr. Renee Gralewicz, the former Professor of Anthropology and American Indigenous Studies will read the Land Acknowledgement.
12:10pm - 12:15pm
Star Spangled Banner
Menasha High School
The Menasha High School band will play the Star Spangled Banner led by Director Jackson Smith.
12:15pm - 12:20pm
Congressional Record
Congressman Glenn Grothman
Congressional Record Insertion from the Office of Congressman Glenn Grothman.
12:20pm - 12:25pm
Senatorial Recognition
Senator Ron Johnson
Gold Seal of Senatorial Recognition from the Office of Senator Ron Johnson by Amy Resop
12:25pm - 12:30pm
Video Presentation
Office of Governor Tony Evers
Video presentation from the office of Governor Tony Evers.
12:30pm - 12:35pm
Proclamation Read
From Rep. Lee Snotgrass
Proclamation from the Governor's Office from Representative Lee Snodgrass, 57th District of Wisconsin.
12:35pm - 12:45pm
Presentation of Birthday Wishes by the Grade Schools
Representatives from the Menasha grade schools will present birthday wishes to the City of Menasha.
12:45pm - 12:50pm
MHS Band Performance
Menasha High School
A second performance by the Menasha High School Band playing Birthday Greetings led by Director Jackson Smith.
12:50pm - 1:15pm
Appearance of OJ Hall
Troy Wittmann
A public performance by Troy Wittmann, Maplewood Junior High School Educator. With Mr. Wittmann's time machine, O.J. Hall will be present.
1:15pm
Cake Served and Buttons Given
Mayor Don Merkes
Manderfields Home Bakery created a cake to mark Menasha's 150th birthday.
EVENT SPONSORS
This event would not be possible without the support of the following sponsors.
