EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: Troy University will conduct opening ceremonies for the Rosa Parks Library and Museum’s Children’s Wing at 10 a.m. on Feb. 17 in the Davis Theatre in Montgomery.

Among those slated to provide remarks in the Feb. 17 opening ceremonies are: Gov. Bob Riley, Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr., Troy University Trustee Lamar P. Higgins, Congressman Artur Davis (D-Ala. 7th), Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright, Ms. Johnnie Carr, president of the Montgomery Improvement Association, Dr. Cameron Martindale, senior vice chancellor for advancement and external relations for the University, the Rev. Joseph Rembert Sr., pastor of St. Paul AME Church in Montgomery, and Dr. Belle Wheelan, president of the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Montgomery County Superintendent of Education Dr. Carlinda Purcell will present a special Youth Art Exhibit. Musical performances will be provided by the Carver Elementary School Choir, Ms. Sheila Jackson, the Sidney Lanier High School Choir and the Troy University Gospel Singers. Troy University John M. Long School of Music faculty members Dr. John Jinright, Carol Franks and Ray Smith will provide the prelude entertainment.

Cutting the ceremonial ribbon will be Mrs. Georgette Norman, executive director of the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, Arnani Cason of Head Elementary School, Shelby Traff of Alabama Christian Academy and Anfernee Harris of Green Gate School.

For background on the event, including a media kit, current and previous nreleases, hi-res photographs, please visit http://www.troy.edu/news/childrenswing The photo gallery will be updated shortly following the ceremony and an updated news release will be available as well.

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