Welcomes and Opening Remarks
Dr. Charles E. Kupchella, President, University of North Dakota
Dr. Robert L. Potts, Chancellor, North Dakota University System
Hal Gershmman, President, Grand Forks City Council
The Honorable Lynn Stauss, East Grand Forks Mayor
Tim O'Keefe, CEO, University of North Dakota Alumni Association and Foundation

Remarks from the Director
Gerry Groenewold, EERC Director

Remarks from the Governor
The Honorable John Hoeven, Governor of North Dakota

Remarks from the Congressional Delegation
The Honorable Kent Conrad, United States Senator
The Honorable Byron L. Dorgan, United States Senator
The Honorable Earl Pomeroy, U.S. House of Representatives

Presentation of the Flag

Ribbon Cutting

Reception and Tours
Immediately following the Program
Music provided by Jazz on Tap

One of the featured attractions of the new facility is a row of 47 flags, which represent the EERC's 788 clients from all 50 states and 47 countries around the world. The Discovery Hall, which honors a select group of explorers of the past while celebrating the courage, creativity, and inventiveness of the EERC's employees, will be showcased, as well as artwork done by Karl Bodmer during his exploration of our region with Prince Maximilian of Wied in 1833 and 1834. Bodmer's work, along with a quote from Thomas Jefferson, embodies the EERC's commitment to protect our air, water, and soil while enhancing our country's opportunities for energy independence.