Center Dedication |
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The Center dedication was tremendously successful, and we thank everyone who joined us in the celebration.
Below are some pictures from the dedication.
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Leon V. Kochian (Center Director, ARS) delivering the opening remarks
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Antoinette A. Betschart (Associate Administrator, ARS) delivering her remarks
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The Honorable Maurice Hinchey (Member of Congress from the 22nd District of New York), delivering the keynote address
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Wilda H. Martinez (North Atlantic Area Director (Retired)) and Representative Hinchey unveiling the new Center nameplate
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Representative Hinchey and Center Director Kochian in front of the new Center nameplate
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left to right: Stephen Kresovich (Vice Provost for Life Sciences and Director, Institute for Genomic Diversity, Cornell University), Judith St. John (Deputy Administrator, ARS), Antoinette A. Betschart, Wilda Martinez