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Bond Bridge Dedication Ceremony

Thank you to the City of Hermann and surrounding communities

for your support and participation in the

Senator Christopher S. Bond Bridge Dedication Ceremony

held last Friday, October 12 in Hermann.

Program Cover (PDF)

Keepsake Program (PDF)

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Speakers for the event: US Senator Christopher S. "Kit" Bond, MoDOT Chief Engineer Kevin Keith,

Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, Master of Ceremonies Jon Held, Ms. Florence Mundwiller-Kelly,

and US Congressman Kenny Hulshof.

US Congressman Kenny Hulshof speaks of the Transportation Corporation's

determination and perserverance to obtain a new bridge at Hermann.

group

On behalf of the community, other speakers, and MoDOT, a sign was presented to Senator Bond.

Senator Bond

Lt Gov Kinder

Kevin Keith

Jon Held

Jon Held opens the ceremony by welcoming the audience and introducing dignitaries.

crowd1

old car

Gary Heldt gave our dignitaries a lift across the new bridge, then to the ceremony in his 1930 Ford.

trans corp

The Transportation Corporation

Senator with D Gach and wife

Senator Bond, Teresa and David Gach

(Commissioner of the MHTC)

senator bond

Senator Bond "enlightened" the audience first by switching on the historical lights that line the new bridge, then spoke of the commitment of the community and all elected officials to help the new bridge become a reality.

US Congressman Kenny Hulshof and US Senator Christopher S. "Kit" Bond

celebrate with cake after the ceremony.

group after

Senator Bond concludes his speech, complete with the lighting of the bridge in the background.

Kenny Hulshof

crowd

Florence Kelly

Florence Kelly shared wonderful memories of when she cut the ribbon on the old bridge.

Senator in crowd

Transportation Corporation member Terry Hammer visits with folks in the crowd.

Trans Corp member

old car leading parade

Jon present Senator with coin

Jon Held presents Senator Bond with Commemorative Coin #1.

Florence and son

Florence Kelly is pictured with her son.

Bond Bridge Project Website

(demolition of old bridge coming soon!)

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