The Remnant Trust at IPFW kick-off at the Allen County Courthouse on January 16, 2009.

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IPFW Chancellor Michael A. Wartell introduces the Remnant Trust at IPFW kick-off. The kick-off was held in the Allen County Courthouse Rotunda and co-sponsored by the Allen County Courthouse Preservation Trust.

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IPFW Chancellor Michael A. Wartell introduces Allen County Commissioner Linda Bloom who is followed by Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry.

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Thomas Jeferson, John Adams and Ben Franklin read the Declaration of Independence. This is followed by the IPFW University Singers who perform “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Jefferson Adams and Franklin give the final reading.

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The IPFW University Singers perform “America the Beautiful”, followed by closing remarks by Chancellor Michael A. Wartell.

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